imbue (v.)

  1. spread or diffuse through; An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration; music penetrated the entire building; His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks

    [ Syn: permeate , pervade , penetrate , interpenetrate , diffuse , riddle ]

  2. fill, soak, or imbue totally; soak the bandage with disinfectant

    [ Syn: soak ]

  3. suffuse with color

    [ Syn: hue ]

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