besmouch

/bɛzmʌʊʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to smear or bespatter with mud or mire

“The horse besmouched its legs in the muddy puddle.”

2. noun

a mixture of mud or mire, especially in a person’s hair or on their clothing

“The besmouch on her coat took hours to clean.”

Synonyms

  • bespatter
  • mire

Antonyms

  • clean
  • clear