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Besmirch vs Dishonour - What's the difference?

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Besmirch is a related term of dishonour.


As verbs the difference between besmirch and dishonour

is that besmirch is to make dirty; to soil while dishonour is to bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

As a noun dishonour is

shame or disgrace.

besmirch

English

Verb

(es)
  • To make dirty; to soil.
  • To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation; to debase.
    • The newspaper was on a campaign to besmirch the actor.

    dishonour

    English

    Alternative forms

    * dishonor

    Noun

  • Shame or disgrace.
    • You have brought dishonour upon the family.
  • Lack of honour or integrity.
  • (legal) Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.

    • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
    • You have dishonoured the family.
  • To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
  • To violate or rape.