1The politician's opponents tried to besmirch her character by releasing a series of damaging allegations.
2The company's reputation was besmirched by the scandal, leading to a significant decline in sales.
3The historian's attempts to besmirch the legacy of the former president were met with widespread criticism.
4The journalist's investigative report aimed to besmirch the corrupt businessman's reputation and bring him to justice.
5The artist's provocative work was intended to besmirch the reputation of traditional art and challenge societal norms.