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Meaning of the word pollute in English

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pollute

US /pəˈluːt/
UK /pəˈluːt/
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Verb

1.

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

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

corrupt or debase (someone or something)

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
corruptdebasedegradetaintspoilvitiatepervertdepravedemoralizesully
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pollutionpollutantpollutedair pollution