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v. Simple past tense and past participle of besmirch.

"He was, therefore, out of Parliament and out of office; estranged from multitudes of old friends; his name besmirched by some of the most damaging accusations that can be brought against a man's heart and honor."

besmirched    besmirches    besmirching   

smear   

besmirched    besmirching   

discolor    sully