Definition of "besmirching" [besmirching]

• Present participle of besmirch. (verb)

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• "And South Dakota Republicans need not worry about my name besmirching their rolls."
• "Said the umpire, describing his "nice, big strike zone," and kind of besmirching the record -- 2 perfect games in a row -- as he purports to admire it."
• "Aston Villa accuse Sunderland of 'besmirching' Darren Bent and club"