pollute

US /pəˈluːt/
UK /pəˈluːt/
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1.

contaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances

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Factories continue to pollute the air with their emissions.
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Oil spills can severely pollute marine environments.
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2.

corrupt or debase (someone or something)

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Some argue that excessive media exposure can pollute young minds.
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His cynical remarks tend to pollute the positive atmosphere.
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