pollute | Definition of pollute

Synonyms and Antonyms of pollute

to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable

outmoded factories polluting the air

Synonyms of pollute

befoul, contaminate, defile, foul, poison, taint

Words Related to pollute

begrime, besmirch, blacken, dirty, foul up, grime, mire, muddy, smirch, smudge, soil, stain, sully

corrupt, rot, spoil

adulterate, doctor

dilute, water down

Near Antonyms of pollute

clarify, clean, cleanse, clear, distill (also distil), purge

disinfect, sanitize, sterilize

Antonyms of pollute

decontaminate, purify