Related Definitions
[n] an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
[n] a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
[v] charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
[v] smear so as to make dirty or stained
Synonyms
asperse, besmirch, besmirch, blot, blot, calumniate, daub, defame, denigrate, slander, slur, smear, smear, smear, smudge, spot, spot, stain, sully