smirch Synonyms

asperse daub defame stain denigrate spot smudge smear slur slander calumniate sully blot besmirch sullying dishonour dinge black eye mark of Cain shame scandal smutch soil splotch vilify traduce tarnish stigma taint reproach pollute brand blur blotch blemish blacken besmear begrime befoul bedaub contaminate defile dirty muddy mark malign libel foul disparage dishonor