Meaning of the word soiled in English

What does soiled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

soiled

US /sɔɪld/
UK /sɔɪld/

Adjective

made dirty

Example:
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He accidentally dropped the clean shirt on the floor, and it became soiled.
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The children came home with their clothes all soiled from playing in the mud.

Verb

past tense and past participle of soil

Example:
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The dog soiled the carpet, so we had to clean it immediately.
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His reputation was soiled by the scandal.