dirtied

/ˈdɜːrtid/ /ˈdɝːɾid/

verb

To make (something) dirty.

Examples :

"The toddler dirtied his new white shirt with chocolate ice cream. "

appearance condition

verb

To stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.

Examples :

"The false accusations dirtied his reputation, making it hard for him to find a new job. "

moral character guilt value

verb

To debase by distorting the real nature of (something).

Examples :

"The politician dirtied his opponent's reputation by spreading false rumors about their past. "

moral character value attitude

verb

To become soiled.

Examples :

"The white shirt dirtied when I spilled coffee on it. "

appearance condition environment

Meanings

Examples :

"The toddler dirtied his new white shirt with chocolate ice cream. "

Examples :

"The false accusations dirtied his reputation, making it hard for him to find a new job. "

Examples :

"The politician dirtied his opponent's reputation by spreading false rumors about their past. "

Examples :

"The white shirt dirtied when I spilled coffee on it. "

Related Words

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

accusations noun

The act of accusing.

tarnish noun

Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

chocolate noun

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

opponent noun

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

spreading verb

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

distorting verb

To bring something out of shape, to misshape.

dishonor noun

Shame or disgrace.

somebody noun

A recognised or important person, a celebrity.

reputation noun

What somebody is known for.

toddler noun

A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

politician noun

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.