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contaminates

VERB

adulterate

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 radioactivate

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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Water shortages are not new, but many countries, especially in the global south, are experiencing climate change-related intense drought and flooding that contaminates water sources.

From BBC • May 27, 2024

The other thing is that stress contaminates memory, so you can have two people in the same room telling completely opposite stories.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2024

Cobalt extraction creates hazardous working conditions and generates toxic waste that contaminates land, air, and water surrounding the mines.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2024

Diminish the flow, and saltwater contaminates the drinking water supply and the entire natural system that sustains human populations, not just wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023

Whatever debases, contaminates, or in any way injures the boys of a country, saps and undermines the very foundation of the nation's strength and greatness.

From Plain Facts for Old and Young by Kellogg, John Harvey