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Another word for adulterate

Verb

  1. To make impure or inferior by deceptively adding foreign substances

    2. See also:

    clean

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Sentence Examples

  • To avoid giving toddlers too much sugar, adulterate their juice with water.

  • I will not adulterate my schedule by filling it with unimportant tasks.

  • Kate is careful not to adulterate her professional reputation by making poor choices on social media.

  • To lower the concentration of the chemical solution, adulterate it with distilled water.

  • Some wedding reception hosts will adulterate the alcoholic beverages to make the event safer.

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