besmirchment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /biˈsmɝt͡ʃmənt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English besmirch Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English besmirchment From besmirch + -ment.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The act of sullying or besmirching.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| besmirchments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |