besmudge

/bɛzˈmʌdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or soil with dirt, grime, or smudge.

“The smudge on the lens was carefully besmudged by a gentle cleaning.”

2. verb

to obscure or dim (light) by spreading dirt or smudge over it.

“The besmudged lens made it difficult to focus on the subject.”

Synonyms

  • dirt
  • smudge
  • sully

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • clear