begrime

[ bih-grahym ]

verb (used with object)

, be·grimed, be·grim·ing.

1. to make grimy.

begrime

/ bɪˈɡraɪm /

verb

1. tr to make dirty; soil

Word History and Origins

Origin of begrime¹

First recorded in 1545–55; be- + grime

Related Words

• damage
• defame
• dim
• dull
• embarrass
• harm
• hurt
• impair
• mar
• muddy
• pollute
• smear
• spoil
• stain
• sully
• taint
• tar