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

The darkening cinematic mood that has engulfed even 007 won't be allowed to bedim the Dolby Theatre.

From The Guardian • Feb. 21, 2013

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

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

A rush of blood suffices at times to bedim a conscience.

From Fruitfulness by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

While hot tears bedim the vision   Of dear friends who mourn his death, May they manifest decision   By the wondrous power of Faith, In belief that those who sleep Safe in Jesus shall not weep.

From The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse Together with Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects by Cowherd, Thomas

Nor shall he weep aright when tears bedim His desperate, doleful eyes that know not faith; And he shall hear no chants of cherubim.

From A Lover's Litanies by Mackay, Eric