Befleckung

dieNoun

stain; defilement

English translations

  1. 01

    staining

  2. 02

    spot

  3. 03

    blemish

Word details

German meaning
Das Verunreinigen oder Beschmutzen von etwas, sei es physisch oder moralisch.
English meaning
Defilement
Synonym
Beschmutzung, Verunreinigung
German example
Die Befleckung des Denkmals löste Empörung aus.
English example
The defilement of the monument caused outrage.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Befleckung
Plural Form
die Befleckungen

Example sentences with “Befleckung”

  1. Die Befleckung des Rufs war schwer. (The tarnishing of his reputation was severe.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it used metaphorically?

Yes, it is often used for moral or reputational damage. It is feminine (die Befleckung).