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bedizen

verb be·di·zen \bi-ˈdī-zən, -ˈdi-, bē-\

Definition of BEDIZEN

transitive verb
:  to dress or adorn gaudily
— be·di·zen·ment \-mənt\ noun
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First Known Use of BEDIZEN

1661

Related to BEDIZEN

Synonyms
adorn, array, beautify, bedeck, decorate, blazon, caparison, deck, do, doll up, do up, drape, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, enrich, fancify, fancy up, festoon, garnish, glitz (up), grace, gussy up, ornament, pretty (up), trim
Antonyms
blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil

Rhymes with BEDIZEN

horizon

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