imbrue

/ɪmˈbruː/ or /ɪmˈbroʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to stain or dye (something) with a liquid

“The paint imbrued the fabric, making it difficult to clean.”

2. verb

to stain or soil (something) with a liquid

“Her clothes were imbrued with mud after hiking in the woods.”

3. noun

a stain or discoloration, especially one caused by a liquid

“The imbrue on her shirt was a result of spilling coffee.”

Synonyms

  • dye
  • soil
  • stain
  • taint

Antonyms

  • clean
  • purify