| The river profile and the integrity of the stream channel are not besmirched by watering stock, gravel mining or indiscriminate recreational use. |
| Her name will, quite rightly, be besmirched and sullied until all eternity. |
| My family's name has been besmirched by your victory over me, but your trickery can't hope to save you now. |
| That would be truly despicable of the Senate to allow his reputation to be permanently besmirched. |
| Are you saying you have needlessly besmirched the reputation of the Secretary of State? |
| How much is your good name worth, and what would you do if you felt the media had besmirched your reputation? |
