Besmear, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Besmeared; p. pr. & vb. n. Besmearing.]
To smear with any viscous, glutinous matter; to bedaub; to soil. Besmeared with precious balm. Spenser.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists besmear only as an antonym, under cleanse.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given