What is another word for be smirch?
Pronunciation: [biː smˈɜːt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
The word "be smirch" means to ruin or damage a person's reputation or character by making false or damaging statements about them. There are several synonyms for this word which can be used interchangeably depending on the context of their usage. These synonyms include defame, denigrate, slander, libel, besmirch, soil, tarnish, vilify, stain, and blemish. While all of them convey the same general idea of damaging someone's reputation, each synonym has its own subtle variations in terms of the degree of harm caused or the nature of the falsehoods spread about the person in question. It is therefore important to choose the most appropriate synonym based on the specific situation and connotation.
