The Opposite(Antonym) of “besmirched”
The antonym of besmirched are cleanse, purify, and honor. The antonyms cleanse and purify refer to the removal of dirt, impurities, or stains from something. The antonym honor refers to the recognition of someone's achievements, qualities, or virtues.
Definitions and Examples of cleanse, purify, honor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To remove dirt, impurities, or stains from something.
Example
She used a special soap to cleanse her face and remove all the makeup.
To remove contaminants or impurities from something, making it pure or clean.
Example
The water treatment plant uses several processes to purify the water before it is distributed to households.
To show respect, admiration, or recognition for someone's achievements, qualities, or virtues.
Example
The school decided to honor the retiring teacher by naming a building after her.
Key Differences: cleanse vs purify vs honor
- 1Cleanse and purify both refer to the removal of dirt, impurities, or stains, but purify implies a more thorough or complete process.
- 2Honor is a relational antonym that refers to the recognition of someone's achievements, qualities, or virtues, while cleanse and purify are gradable antonyms that describe the removal of dirt or impurities.
Effective Usage of cleanse, purify, honor
- 1Personal Care: Use cleanse to describe the process of washing your face, hands, or body.
- 2Environmental Protection: Use purify to describe the process of cleaning water, air, or soil.
- 3Recognition: Use honor to describe the act of showing respect or recognition for someone's achievements, qualities, or virtues.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Cleanse and purify refer to the removal of dirt, impurities, or stains, while honor refers to the recognition of someone's achievements, qualities, or virtues. Use these words to describe personal care, environmental protection, and recognition of someone's achievements.
