an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
smear so as to make dirty or stained
a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a blemish made by dirt
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone