Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
besmudge
verb
/bɪsˈmʌdʒ/
Definition
To make dirty or to tarnish, especially by smearing or staining.
Examples
- He didn’t want to besmudge his reputation by participating in such activities.
- The children besmudged their clothes while playing in the mud.
Meaning
Besmudge refers to the act of making something dirty or less pure, often through a physical mark or by damaging its reputation.
Synonyms
- smear
- stain
- taint
- spot
- dirty
