verb🔗ShareTo make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product."The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks."environmentdisasterecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor."The factory polluted the river, making it unsafe for swimming. "environmentscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo corrupt or profane"The politician's lies polluted the public's trust in the government. "environmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonour.sexmoralhumancharactersocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMade unclean or impure"The river was polluted with industrial waste, making it unsafe for swimming. "environmentconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDrunk"My uncle was polluted at the family gathering and couldn't drive home. "drinkconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
