Besmear: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
besmear
[ bษชsหmษชr ]
application, spreading
To besmear means to smear or spread a substance over a surface or to dirty something. It can refer to the act of applying a thick or greasy layer of material, such as paint or food. The term often conveys a sense of messiness or undesirability regarding the application. It can also imply tarnishing someone's reputation or character by associating them with some form of dishonor or disgrace.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She decided to besmear the cake with chocolate icing.
- The kids besmeared the walls with crayons during their playtime.
- He was accused of trying to besmear the politician's image.
- The artist loved to besmear different colors on the canvas.
Translations
Translations of the word "besmear" in other languages:
๐ต๐น untar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช bestreichen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengoles
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะผะฐะทะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ posmarowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅกใ
๐ซ๐ท enduire
๐ช๐ธ untar
๐น๐ท sรผrmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฅด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ natลรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ natrieลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๆน
๐ธ๐ฎ namazati
๐ฎ๐ธ breiรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฟัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ untar
Etymology
The word 'besmear' originates from the Old English word 'besmyrian,' which means 'to smear or spread on.' The prefix 'be-' in Old English often denotes intensification or completeness, while 'smear' comes from the Proto-Germanic root '*smerewaz,' meaning to apply a liquid or greasy substance. The usage of 'besmear' has evolved over time to encompass not only the physical act of spreading materials but also the figurative sense of damaging someone's reputation by spreading negative information. It captures both the physical and moral implications of making something dirty or tainted. Although not as commonly used today, it still carries a strong connotation of uncleanliness or slander.