dilute | Definition of dilute

dilute

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of dilute

to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances

the pharmacist was convicted of diluting prescription drugs in order to increase profits

Synonyms of dilute

adulterate, cut, extend, lace, sophisticate, thin, water down, weaken

Words Related to dilute

befoul, contaminate, corrupt, defile, dirty, envenom, foul, infect, poison, pollute, soil, spoil, sully, taint

cheapen, debase, degrade

manipulate, misrepresent, tamper (with)

counterfeit, fake, falsify, fudge

attenuate, moderate, qualify, temper

Near Antonyms of dilute

fertilize, lard

augment, reinforce (also reenforce), supplement

decontaminate, purify

clarify, clean, cleanse, distill (also distil), filter, flush, leach, pasteurize, purge, refine

better, enhance, improve

compact, concentrate, condense

Antonyms of dilute

enrich, fortify, richen, strengthen