Befouled, tarnished, sullied, besmirched and stained are all synonyms for the word "be-smear", each representing the negative connotations associated with its meaning. These words can be used interchangeably to describe someone or something that has been coated or covered in a dirty or unpleasant substance, whether it be metaphorical or literal. For example, a person's reputation might be besmirched by unfounded rumors, or a product might be sullied by poor quality. Whatever the context, these synonyms for "be-smear" convey a sense of dirtiness, defilement, or damage to something that once was pure or untarnished.