besmut

/ˈbɛzmyʊt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or soil with a substance, especially mud

“The horse besmutted its legs in the muddy field.”

2. noun

a spot or patch of dirt or mud

“The besmut on her shoe was difficult to remove.”

Synonyms

  • besmirch
  • dirt
  • mire
  • sully

Antonyms

  • clean
  • purify