What is another word for besmirchment?
Pronunciation: [bɪsmˈɜːt͡ʃmənt] (IPA) 
Besmirchment refers to the act of tarnishing one's reputation or character, and there are several synonyms which can convey the same meaning. One such synonym is 'slander', which is the act of making false statements about someone with the intent to damage their reputation. Another synonym is 'defamation', which refers to any statement that causes harm to a person's reputation. 'Calumny' is also a synonym for besmirchment and it refers to a false and malicious statement about someone's character or reputation. Other synonyms include 'smear', 'discredit', 'vilify', 'tarnish', 'stigmatize', 'disparage', 'malign', and 'skewer'. All of these words imply an intent to harm or damage one's reputation.
