Synonyms for Smirch
Definition of smirch
noun
- a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
- an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
verb
- smear so as to make dirty or stained
14 synonyms found
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