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pollute

UK
/pəˈluːt/
US
/pəˈlut/

Translations

polluteverb
polluted
Past Simple
polluted
Past Participle
polluting
Gerund
UK
/pəˈluːt/
US
/pəˈlut/
polluerAu sens figuré.
The loud music from the party next door began to pollute the peaceful atmosphere of the evening.
La musique forte de la fête d’à côté a commencé à polluer l’atmosphère paisible de la soirée.
Factories that pollute the air with toxic emissions are subject to strict regulations.
Les usines qui polluent l’air avec des émissions toxiques sont soumises à une réglementation stricte.
Synonyms
spoil
poison
pollard
corrupt
infect
dirty
taint
contaminate
Antonyms
clean
purify

Definitions

polluteverb
To contaminate or make impure, especially by the introduction of harmful or poisonous substances.
Factories that pollute the air with toxic emissions are subject to strict regulations.
To spoil or ruin something by introducing elements that are undesirable or harmful.
The loud music from the party next door began to pollute the peaceful atmosphere of the evening.
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