Despite the evidence to the contrary, the columnist continued besmearing the scientist's reputation in a series of articles.

After the protest, his face was besmeared with paint.

The besmeared portrait hung crookedly on the wall, its once-vibrant colors dulled by grime.

Every rumor she circulates besmears his reputation more than the truth could repair.

The artist used a broad brush to besmear the canvas with thick layers of color.

The besmearers spread false rumors about her to ruin her reputation.

The besmearer left anonymous notes to ruin the politician's reputation.