Topic: word of the day: smirch
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smirch --Merriam-Webster
verb
ˈsmərch
smirched; smirching; smirches
Synonyms of smirch
transitive verb
1
a
: to make dirty, stained, or discolored : sully
b
: to smear with something that stains or dirties
2
: to bring discredit or disgrace on
smirch noun
Etymology
Middle English smorchen
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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