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SMIRCHES Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word smirches. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word smirches. (close relations)
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bedaubs
verbv
verb

• spread or daub (a surface)

besmirches
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

blemishes
nounn
noun

• a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

verb

• mar or spoil the appearance of

• mar or impair with a flaw

• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

contaminates
verbv
verb

• make impure

• make radioactive by adding radioactive material

defiles
verbv
noun

• a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• spot, stain, or pollute

dirties
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

• (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency

• spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

adjective satellite

• vile; despicable

• contaminated with infecting organisms

• (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear

• (of a manuscript) defaced with changes

• obtained illegally or by improper means

• expressing or revealing hostility or dislike

• violating accepted standards or rules

• unethical or dishonest

• unpleasantly stormy

verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

pollutes
verbv
verb

• make impure

smudges
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a smoky fire to drive away insects

• a blemish made by dirt

verb

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

soils
nounn
noun

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

• material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

• the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

stains
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a soiled or discolored appearance

• (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• color with a liquid dye or tint

• produce or leave stains

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• color for microscopic study

sullies
verbv
noun

• United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)

• French statesman (1560-1641)

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

taints
verbv
noun

• the state of being contaminated

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• contaminate with a disease or microorganism

besmirch
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

smear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

blot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• dry (ink) with blotting paper

• make a spot or mark onto

soil
nounn
noun

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

• material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

• the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

spot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

asperse
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

calumniate
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

daub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• material used to daub walls

• a blemish made by dirt

• an unskillful painting

verb

• coat with plaster

• apply to a surface

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

Best Hypernyms For SMIRCHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for smirches, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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accuse blemish charge defect error fault mar mistake smear

Alternatives for BEDAUBS

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