Definitions

1. noun

a substance used to give color to hair, fabric, or other materials

“The artist used a special dye to create the vibrant colors in her painting.”

2. verb

to give color to (hair, fabric, etc.) using a dye

“She dyed her hair a rich brown to cover up the gray.”

3. verb

to stain or color something

“The flowers in the garden were dyed a beautiful shade of purple.”

4. verb

to persuade or influence someone

“The politician tried to dye the public’s opinion on the new law.”