BEGRIME Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

begrime

verb

bi-ˈgrīm

Definition of begrime

as in to dirty

to make dirty years of spattered mud had thoroughly begrimed the mailbox by the side of the road

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Recent Examples of begrime The set, by Natasha Jenkins, features walls that might once have been a moderately cheering yellow, now faded and begrimed. — Charles Isherwoos, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023 Also begrimed are the lower extremities of the white costumes worn by the cast (costume design is by Nastya Bugaeva). — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2019

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Satisfy your lasagna craving without dirtying up a pile of dishes.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
The zipper shoe compartment keeps your shoes from dirtying up your clothing, and the massive interior can hold many outfits for your weekend getaway.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of dirty

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Corbin uses cabbage as an anchor in his new and expanding Rolodex of flavors, thrusting it into the fire until the outer layers are blackened and frizzled.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Timber Fire Monterey County’s Timber Fire burning near Big Sur has blackened nearly 2,500 acres since its start Monday afternoon and is 5% contained.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of blacken

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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Tariff refunds have muddied retailers' earnings reports in recent weeks as Wall Street struggles to parse through the confusion.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Her father is also fighting as a soldier in the Ukrainian Army, further muddying things.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of muddy

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Lamb checked out of the room the next day, and a housekeeper found three large trash bags filled with bloody towels and linens that were also soiled with human waste, according to the report.

— David Goodhue August 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
When To Wash Sheets In Hot Water Washing sheets in hot water every time isn’t necessary for linens that are lightly soiled—think no sweaty nights or sickness.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

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