I . v. a.
1.
Tarnish, soil, sully, contaminate, pollute, disgrace.
2.
Reproach, traduce, asperse, disparage, depreciate, calumniate, speak of slightingly or disrespectfully.
3.
Disregard, slight, pass by, pass over, gloss over, obscure, conceal.
II . n.
1.
Mark, stain.
2.
Reproach, stigma, stain, brand, disgrace.
3.
Innuendo.
4.
( In printing .) Blur, double, macule.