to unsmirch

Examples

• All

• She will unsmirch her reputation after the scandal.

• The report unsmirched the company after the investigation found no wrongdoing.

• The new evidence unsmirched her reputation before the trial concluded.

• The artist worked hard to unsmirch his image.

• After the scandal, the politician worked hard to unsmirch his reputation by being transparent about his actions.

• The cleaning process will unsmirch the walls, making them look as good as new.

• To unsmirch her name, she gathered evidence to prove her innocence in the case.

Synonyms

C

to cleanse

vsto unsmirch

• Formal

73 4.8

Make a person or place free from unwanted feelings such as guilt

focuses more on clearing blame or restoring public standing

W

to wipe away

vsto unsmirch

28 2.0

To remove something from a surface by moving a cloth over it, like tears or dirt

is used for bigger restoration such as removing reputational stains

W

to wash out

vsto unsmirch

9 2.0

Clean something using water to remove dirt or stains

refers also to clearing blame or tarnish beyond physical washing

R

to remove the stain

vsto unsmirch

1 2.9

Get rid of a mark on clothes or other things by cleaning

is broader and also removes blame or tarnish of reputation

U

to untaint

vsto unsmirch

1 7.6

To remove a stain or impurity so something becomes clean

also restores honor or reputation beyond removing corruption

U

to unsmudge

vsto unsmirch

7.0

Remove marks or stains from a surface so it looks clean

applies more widely to moral or reputational blemishes not just surfaces

Antonyms

S

to stain

113 3.2

To put color on something to change how it looks

T

to tarnish

60 4.9

To make something like metal or a reputation lose its shine

How Tarnished

to tarnish

60 4.9

to smear

55 6.1

to unsmirch

9.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology