Synonyms: contamination, taint
Definition: the state of being contaminated
Similar words: impureness, impurity
Definition: the condition of being impure
Definition: contaminate with a disease or microorganism
Similar words: foul, pollute, contaminate
Definition: make impure
Usage: The industrial wastes polluted the lake
Synonyms: corrupt, defile, sully, taint, cloud
Definition: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Usage: sully someone's reputation
Similar words: deflower, impair, vitiate, mar, spoil
Definition: make imperfect
Usage: nothing marred her beauty