contaminate
verbTo introduce something unwanted that makes a substance or result impure or unreliable.
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Clear all filtersTo introduce something unwanted that makes a substance or result impure or unreliable.
Unpleasantly harsh, especially of weather.
Showing disrespect for something sacred, or using offensive and irreverent language.
Disrespectful of the sacred
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Offensive or irreverent language, especially swearing.
Dirty, degraded, or morally disreputable.
Dirty and neglected
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Extremely dirty and neglected, often reflecting miserable conditions.
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