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

Example Sentences

He’s spent most of the past couple of days sitting on the begrimed concrete outside a bustling 7-Eleven.

From Los Angeles Times

One model has emerged in Utah, where a once-promising conservative leader, Sen. Mike Lee, begrimed his character in sycophantic service to Trump.

From Washington Post

And in the firerooms, begrimed sailors frantically shoveled coal into the boilers.

From Washington Post

The flag was worn and begrimed with age, and almost a century old.

From Washington Post

As Farrell, Fleming and King worked in the museum’s Batten Conservation Complex, other equally begrimed museum conservators and archaeologists lent a hand.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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