radioactivate

[rey-dee-oh-ak-tuh-veyt] / ˌreɪ di oʊˈæk təˌveɪt /

VERB

contaminate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corrupt harm infect injure poison pollute stain taint tarnish

STRONG

alloy befoul debase debauch defile deprave desecrate dirty pervert profane soil spoil sully vitiate

WEAK

muck up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist clean cleanse fix help improve mend purify

STRONG

clear honor praise sanctify upgrade

WEAK

cure heal sterilize

Example Sentences

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If there is any dispute," says Griffon proudly, "we can radioactivate the hair again.

From Time Magazine Archive