bedim

American  

[bih-dim] / bɪˈdɪm /

verb (used with object)

bedimmed, bedimming

1. to make dim; darken; obscure.

   Synonyms:

   muddle, shroud, overcast, becloud

   Antonyms:

   brighten, illumine

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bedim British  

/ bɪˈdɪm /

verb

1. (tr) to make dim or obscure

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Other Word Forms

• unbedimmed adjective

Etymology

Origin of bedim

First recorded in 1560–70; be- + dim

Example Sentences

Ash and dust bedim the sky, blocking the sun's light.

From Literature

The man behind the dead horse lifted himself and strained his bedimmed eyes, seeing the youthful rider shoot past in pursuit of the savages.

From Project Gutenberg

Aunt Catherine's bedimmed eyesight and impaired hearing had prevented her from discovering before this that her nurse was none other than Morlene.

From Project Gutenberg

Here is his sure title to nobility—a title that neither time nor eternity can ever tarnish or bedim.

From Project Gutenberg

No men have done more to bedim the reputation of Washington, than Jefferson and Randolph.

From Project Gutenberg