besmut
/bɪˈsmʌt/
verb
- To make something dirty or black with soot or a similar dark substance.
- The chimney sweep's clothes were besmutted with black dust.
- The old lantern besmuts the ceiling with its flame.
- Smoke from the factory besmuts the nearby buildings.
- To stain or dishonor someone's character or reputation.
- The journalist's article besmuts the honest politician.
- The false accusation besmuts the teacher's good name.
- Gossip can besmut a person's reputation in the community.