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Adulterate

Uh-DUH-ltur-ayt

/ʌˈdʌltɜːrˌeɪt/

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adulterate

Dictionary meaning

Mixed with impurities.

Examples

  • They adulterated the campaign posters.

Synonyms: debased

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