German-English translations for besudeln

sully
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He did not wish to sully his hands with gardeningShe tried to sully her rival’s reputation with a suggestive comment
befoul

besmirch
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The newspaper was on a campaign to besmirch the actor
taint
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Meat soon taints in warm weather.
tarnish
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Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.