Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

begrime

verb
/bɪˈɡraɪm/
Definition
to make dirty or stained; to cover with grime.
Examples
  • The children begrimed their clothes while playing in the mud.
  • Years of neglect had begrimed the once beautiful statue.
Meaning
The act of covering something with grime, dirt, or a similar substance, often making it look unclean or soiled.
Synonyms
  • stain
  • soil
  • smear
  • dirty
  • blacken