smirch vs daub

smirch and daub both are nouns.

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

As nouns, smirch and daub are synonyms defined as:

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

smirch (noun)	daub (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it	an unskillful painting
a blemish made by dirt	a blemish made by dirt
	material used to daub walls

smirch (verb)	daub (verb)
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone	cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
smear so as to make dirty or stained	coat with plaster
	apply to a surface