Imbue vs. Imbrue

Imbueverb

(transitive) To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.

Imbueverb

In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

Imbueverb

To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes thoroughly imbued with black.

Imbueverb

To tincture deply; to cause to become impressed or penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good principles.

Imbueverb

spread or diffuse through;

Imbueverb

fill, soak, or imbue totally;

Imbueverb

suffuse with color

Imbueverb

inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality)

Imbrueverb

To stain (in, with, blood, slaughter, etc.).

Imbrueverb

To wet or moisten; to soak; to drench, especially in blood.

Imbrueverb

permeate or impregnate;

Imbrueverb

stain (something, especially one's hands or sword)