Synonyms for besmirch

Verb

1. defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch, charge, accuse

usage: 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"

2. smirch, besmirch, smear

usage: smear so as to make dirty or stained