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smirch

transitive verb \ˈsmərch\

Definition of SMIRCH

1
a :  to make dirty, stained, or discolored :  sully
b :  to smear with something that stains or dirties
2
:  to bring discredit or disgrace on
— smirch noun
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Origin of SMIRCH

Middle English smorchen
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to SMIRCH

Synonyms
befoul, begrime, bemire, besmirch, blacken, daub, distain [archaic], foul, gaum [dialect], grime, mire, muck, muddy, dirty, smudge, soil, stain, sully
Antonyms
clean, cleanse

Rhymes with SMIRCH

birch, church, Church, curch, lurch, merch, perch, search

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