adjective
- damaged in reputation; dishonored or tainted
Usage: often used in formal or literary contexts
Examples
- His besmirched reputation made it difficult to find new employment.
- The scandal left the company's besmirched image in need of repair.
- She felt her besmirched honor could only be restored through public vindication.
- The politician's besmirched character became a liability for his party.
- After the false accusations, his once-sterling name remained besmirched.
- The family's besmirched legacy haunted them for generations.