Bemiring: meaning, definitions and examples
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bemiring
[ bɪˈmaɪər ]
to sully reputation
To bemire someone or something means to cause them to be sullied or stained in a figurative sense. The term can indicate a state of being impeded or hindered by negativity or harmful circumstances. It typically involves the idea of dragging down or obstructing from a state of purity or excellence. This word is often used in a context where someone's good name or reputation is put at risk or damaged by scandalous actions or binding situations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The scandal bemired the politician's reputation.
- His actions bemired the company’s image.
- The allegations bemired her chances of winning the election.
Translations
Translations of the word "bemiring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 confundir
🇮🇳 भ्रमित करना
🇩🇪 verwirren
🇮🇩 bingung
🇺🇦 заплутувати
🇵🇱 zmylić
🇯🇵 混乱させる
🇫🇷 dérouter
🇪🇸 confundir
🇹🇷 kafa karıştırmak
🇰🇷 혼란스럽게 하다
🇸🇦 يُربك
🇨🇿 zmást
🇸🇰 zmätiť
🇨🇳 使困惑
🇸🇮 zmediti
🇮🇸 rugla
🇰🇿 шатастыру
🇬🇪 ბურღვა
🇦🇿 qarışdırmaq
🇲🇽 confundir
Etymology
The word 'bemire' comes from the prefix 'be-' which is used to form verbs meaning 'to cause to be in a certain state' combined with the Middle English word 'mire,' which refers to wet, soggy ground or mud. The usage of 'mire' has evolved from a literal sense referring to being stuck in mud or marshes to a more figurative sense of being hindered or sullied. Initially used to describe physical entrapments in muddy areas, 'bemire' transitioned into broader contexts, reflecting on how aspects of life such as reputation can be bogged down by negative influences. Over time, it has come to encapsulate the idea of wrestling with circumstances that degrade or diminish one’s status or integrity, extending its application to various fields including politics, personal relationships, and moral discussions.