verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

contaminate, soil, pollute

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Example Sentences

Example:The factory had to be shut down after testing showed it was contaminating the river.

Definition:To make something unclean, impure, or dirty by adding harmful or unwanted substances.

From contaminate

Example:The rain had soiled the clothes that were left out in the street.

Definition:To make something dirty or defiled by soiling it or making it dirty; to dirty or soil.

From soil

Example:Air pollution has become a major problem in the city.

Definition:To make something dirty or impure by introducing harmful substances; to contaminate.

From pollute