smirch vs blot

smirch and blot both are nouns.

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

As nouns, smirch and blot are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of smirch include smear, spot, stain.

As nouns, smirch and blot are synonyms defined as:

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

smirch (noun)	blot (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

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