besmirch

Example Sentences

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Steele doesn’t besmirch the data that punishes his Redhawks, but he also says “there’s something to winning.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Former treasurer and ex-ambassador to the US Joe Hockey was among those calling for the MP to be identified, on the basis that not doing so would "besmirch" all politicians.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

Citing this isn’t meant to besmirch Lear’s legacy but, rather, to highlight his flaws as a part of his evolution.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023

It’s still theirs and not yours to besmirch.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

“I can’t imagine how you decided to besmirch the movement by inviting those rowdies here.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole