pollute

Pronunciation: /pəˈluːt/

The English word “pollute” has 6 meanings listed here.

verb

To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.
To corrupt or profane
To violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonour.
to flatulate.

adjective

Polluted; defiled.

Etymology

From Middle English polluten, borrowed from Latin pollūtum, from pollūtus (“no longer virgin", "unchaste”), perfect passive participle of polluō (“soil", "defile", "dishonor”).

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