| My family's name has been besmirched by your victory over me, but your trickery can't hope to save you now. |
| Are you saying you have needlessly besmirched the reputation of the Secretary of State? |
| His body was bruised, his hands were bleeding, and his rags were all besmirched with mud. |
| That would be truly despicable of the Senate to allow his reputation to be permanently besmirched. |
| He said she had brought shame and humiliation on herself and had besmirched her good name. |
| How much is your good name worth, and what would you do if you felt the media had besmirched your reputation? |
