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

I fain would know if, when I heave a sigh, Tears e'er bedim thy sympathetic eye?

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

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

From Fruitfulness by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

And often wondered what made selfish men Try at less price those bee-hives to obtain; And why the tears would oft the eyes bedim Of that old man, when they thus bantered him?

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