besmirch
Wordto damage someone’s reputation by saying bad or false things about them
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to damage someone’s reputation by saying bad or false things about them
therefore; as a result
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
continuing for a very long time without stopping
in large amounts; very plentifully
to make someone extremely angry
to make things happen at the same time or in the same way
a nerve cell that sends signals in the body and brain
playfully unusual or imaginative in a charming way
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the study of family history and relationships between family members
a feeling that something may not be true or may not work
a small decorative crown worn on the head
a large sea mammal with thick skin, long tusks, and whiskers
the study of correct reasoning
based on facts rather than opinions or feelings
to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
the life or world believed to exist after death
a person who believes in anarchism
to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way
the act of moving something on wheels
to indicate or suggest something
to spend time with someone or be part of their group
to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain
in a careful, organized way that follows a plan or method
used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly
a short text that explains a picture or photo
to feel regret about something you did or about what happened
to join someone in putting money into a plan, purchase, or business
a person who attacks a place or group and steals things
to check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable
a sweet liquid made by flowers that insects and birds feed on
to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start
to deal with a problem before it gets worse
becoming more mature and fully developed
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown
willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you
used to say you have won or beaten someone
to choose something after thinking about different options
a fact, idea, or statement that is opposite to another one and cannot both be true
to depend on something
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
a person who thinks carefully and deeply, especially about ideas or problems
a lack of knowledge or understanding about something
a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads
a strong feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect
a person who studies mathematics or works in mathematics
very pleasant or delightful
a large boat, especially the one Noah built in the Bible
a serious promise to do something
preserved or sold in bottles
a casual way to say goodbye
used to express relief that something bad did not happen
a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are
a dish made of ground meat shaped like a loaf and baked
a girl or young woman chosen as the honored winner at a school prom
a game played on a board with pieces or counters
the act of sending something on to another place
a low plant with small pink, white, or purple flowers that grows in large groups
a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to
used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens
to stay with someone or something and make sure they are safe
built into something as a permanent part of it
an object made by people, especially one from the past that has historical or cultural value
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
to visit someone or a place briefly and informally
the quality of behaving in a calm, sensible, and responsible way
a soft absorbent item worn by a baby to catch urine and stool
one of the two main periods of study in a school or college year
an informal, friendly greeting
to end a phone call
to jump upward or onto something
someone who studies or writes about philosophy
used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration
to give your attention to one thing and not other things
more correct or more suitable
to make a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
the act of becoming awake
an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens
at the front of something or someone
to a very great degree; very much
to spend time with friends in a relaxed way
a Christian leader who is in charge of a church
the act of getting or obtaining something
a piece of bread baked in one large shape
to have information or awareness about something
a piece of paper that shows you have paid for something
to stand or sit in a particular way for a photo, painting, or drawing
the use of clear, careful reasoning
wait for a moment
a word said at the end of a prayer to show agreement or hope that it will happen
a person who makes or repairs barrels and casks
to make someone feel upset, annoyed, or insulted
more free; less restricted or controlled
the time when someone usually goes to bed
moved or flowed steadily and smoothly