SMIRCH
Scrabble letter values: S1M3I1R1C3H4 = 13
Definition
- noun a blemish made by dirt. — synonyms: smudge, spot, blot, daub, smear, slur
- noun an act that brings discredit to the person who does it. — synonyms: blot, smear, spot, stain
- verb smear so as to make dirty or stained. — synonyms: besmirch
- verb charge falsely or with malicious intent. — synonyms: defame, slander, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch
Examples
- “he had a smudge on his cheek”
- “he made a huge blot on his copybook”
- “attack the good name and reputation of someone”