verb
besmear
Besmear (verb) means to spread a sticky or dirty substance thickly over something.
verb
1
To spread a sticky or dirty substance thickly over something.
2
To damage someone's reputation.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English *bismerwen, from Old English besmirwan, besmierwan ("to besmear"), equivalent to be- + smear. It is cognate with Dutch besmeren ("to besmear") and German beschmieren ("to besmear").
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What is the meaning of besmear?
"besmear" (verb) means to spread a sticky or dirty substance thickly over something.
What is another word for besmear?
Other words for "besmear" include beray, bedaub, soil, befile, begrime, beclart.
What is the opposite of besmear?
The opposite of "besmear" is glorify.
What are the different meanings of besmear?
"besmear" has 2 main meanings: 1. To spread a sticky or dirty substance thickly over something; 2. To damage someone's reputation.
