as in stains
to make dirty
inconsiderately besmirched the carpet with their dirty feet
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This cynicism inevitably besmirches players, coaches, and referees who have no ties to gambling.
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Danny Funt, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
Danny Funt, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Besmirches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besmirches. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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