bedim

/ˈbiːdɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something less bright or obscure, especially the light of a star

“The clouds bedimmed the view of the sunset.”

2. verb

to obscure or darken the light of something

“The smoke began to bedim the headlights of the car.”

3. noun

a dimming or obscuring of light

“The bedim of the star made it harder to spot.”

Synonyms

  • dim
  • obscure

Antonyms

  • brighten
  • illuminate