Anagrams of: BADGERING

• the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

• a tuft or growth of hairs or bristles on certain plants such as iris or grasses

• a person who diverts suspicion from someone (especially a woman who accompanies a male homosexual in order to conceal his homosexuality)

• hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals

• tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface

• go along the rim, like a beard around the chin

• an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

• any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)

• put a badge on

• an instance of boastful talk

• exceptionally good

• show off

• To coat with breadcrumbs

• To make broad; spread.

• To form in meshes; net.

• The coating of a thin slice of meat in flour, egg and breadcrumbs prior to frying

• army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions

• form or unite into a brigade

• a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

• push one's way

• transport by barge on a body of water

• an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

• ornamentation with beads

• a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• lessen, diminish, or curtail