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bestrew

verb

/bɪˈstruː/

Meaning

To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.

The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.

scatter, spread, strew, sprinkle, cover

collect, gather, accumulate

bestrew ground, bestrew floor, bestrew path

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

to correct or revise a text, especially for errors

to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely

to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained