n. Function: verb
Synonyms: DULL 1, dim, fade, muddy, pale
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Synonyms: SOIL 2, begrime, besoil, dirty, foul, grime, smirch, smooch, smudge, smutch
Related Words: contaminate, defile, pollute, stain, taint
Contrasted Words: clean, cleanse; shine (up)
Antonyms: polish
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Synonyms: INJURE 1, blemish, damage, harm, hurt, impair, mar, prejudice, spoil, vitiate
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Synonyms: TAINT 1, besmear, besmirch, defile, discolor, smear, soil, stain, sully, tar
Related Words: defame, disgrace, embarrass; slander