Besmirch, as someone's reputation Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
2. a man who serves as a sailor
(verb)
1. coat with tar

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BESMIRCH (verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
2. smear so as to make dirty or stained
REPUTATION (noun)
1. the state of being held in high esteem and honor
2. the general estimation that the public has for a person

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