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contaminate

verb

/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

contaminate the mind

pollute, defile, taint, spoil, infect

purify, cleanse, sanitize

contaminate water, contaminate food, contaminate soil, contaminate environment

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

To increase or strengthen something.

to make flat or even; to destroy or knock down

to allow or permit; to give permission

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

To confuse or puzzle someone.