What is another word for Besmearing?

Pronunciation: [bɪsmˈi͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Besmearing is a verb that means to spread or smear with a substance, often with the intention of tarnishing or staining. Some synonyms for besmearing include defaming, slandering, maligning, vilifying, smearing, sullying, tainting, disparaging, discrediting, and calumniating. These words all share a negative connotation and are often used when someone is trying to damage another's reputation or character. It is important to use these words carefully and consider the impact they may have on those they are directed towards. Using words like these can have serious consequences and may even result in legal action if the allegations are false.

What are the hypernyms for Besmearing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Besmearing

I had felt sure that the hand which did the Besmearing was silhouetted clearly against the blackness of its own making.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
His magic rod o'er every lid he draws, His sleep confirming, and with crooked blade Severs his nodding head, and down the mount The bloody ruin hurls,-the craggy rock With gore Besmearing.
"The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II"
Ovid
So saying, he made a pitiable sacrifice of two little innocent kids before an idol of stone, and Besmearing the statue with their blood, it instantly became alive; whereupon the King embraced his brother, and their joy is not to be told.
"Stories from Pentamerone"
Giambattista Basile

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