verb🔗ShareTo make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product."The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks."environmentecologyChat 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's smoke pollutes the air, making it difficult to breathe. "environmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo corrupt or profane"The constant negativity pollutes the work environment and makes everyone unhappy. "environmentmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonour."The dictator's propaganda pollutes the minds of the people, twisting their beliefs and values. "sexmoralhumanactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading