Besmearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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besmearing

 

[ bษ›sหˆmษชษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, smeared substance

To besmear means to smear or spread something over a surface in a messy or unclean manner. This action often implies the use of a greasy or sticky substance, and it's typically used to describe a situation where the application is clumsy or careless. It can also convey a sense of contamination or soiling. The term can be used both literally and metaphorically, suggesting something unclean or tarnished.

Synonyms

besmirch, smear, smudge, sully.

Examples of usage

  • He was besmearing paint on the canvas.
  • The child was caught besmearing mud on the walls.
  • She felt he was trying to besmear her reputation.
  • The thief was found besmearing the door with grease.

Translations

Translations of the word "besmearing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manchar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เคพเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschmieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengotori

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะฐะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smarowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅก—ใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enduire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ untar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ฅด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบุทูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ natieranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ‚ๆŠน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maลพe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smyrja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฟัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrtmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ untar

Etymology

The word 'besmear' has its origins in the Middle English 'besmeren', which combines the prefix 'be-' with 'smear'. The 'be-' prefix is commonly used in Old and Middle English to form verbs indicating thoroughness or completion, while 'smear' comes from the Old English 'smyrian', meaning to smear or spread. Historically, the word was often associated with actions that leave a dirty or messy mark on something, reflecting a sense of uncleanliness. The usage of 'besmear' has evolved to encompass both physical dirtiness and metaphorical implications, such as tarnishing someone's character or reputation. The term has remained relatively consistent in its meaning over the centuries, reflecting a continual focus on the consequences of applying a substance in a careless or negative manner.