daggle

/ˈdæɡəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or soil (something) with dirt or dust, or to become disheveled or untidy

“The horse’s coat began to daggle with the wet mud.”

2. noun

a mark or stain, especially one made by dirt or dust

“There were several daggles on the old painting.”

Synonyms

  • smear
  • smudge
  • sully

Antonyms

  • clean
  • purify