besmear

Meaning

Verb

To smear over; smear all over; sully.

Origin

From Middle English bismerwen, from Old English besmirwan, besmierwan, equivalent to be- + smear. Cognate with Dutch besmeren ("to besmear"), German beschmieren ("to besmear").

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