blot vs smirch

blot and smirch both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blot	Yes	No	Yes	No
smirch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, blot and smirch are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of blot include smear, spot, stain.

As nouns, blot and smirch are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of blot include daub, slur, smear, smudge, spot.

blot (noun)	smirch (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it	an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a blemish made by dirt	a blemish made by dirt

blot (verb)	smirch (verb)
dry (ink) with blotting paper	charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
make a spot or mark onto	smear so as to make dirty or stained