SMIRCHING Antonyms

• the act of making something clean

• cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

• acting like an antiseptic

• a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

• the act of freeing from suspicion

• the act of removing solid particles from a liquid

• tending to exalt

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

• full of or giving praise

• serving to purge or rid of sin

• freeing from noxious matter

• acting like an antiseptic

• praise, glorify, or honor

• bestow glory upon

• elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

• cause to seem more splendid

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards