verb
besmear
Besmear (verb) means to smear over, to smear all over, to daub.
verb
1
To smear over, to smear all over, to daub.
2
To damage the reputation of, to tarnish, to sully.
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Etymology
From Middle English *bismerwen, from Old English besmirwan, besmierwan (“to besmear”), equivalent to be- + smear. Cognate with Dutch besmeren (“to besmear”), German beschmieren (“to besmear”).
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What is the meaning of besmear?
"besmear" (verb) means to smear over, to smear all over, to daub.
What are the different meanings of besmear?
"besmear" has 2 main meanings: 1. To smear over, to smear all over, to daub; 2. To damage the reputation of, to tarnish, to sully.