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ADULTERATE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word adulterate. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word adulterate. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ADULTERATE

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debase
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

dilute
verbv
adjective

• reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity

verb

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

alter
verbv
verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• make an alteration to

• insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

• remove the ovaries of

contaminate
verbv
verb

• make impure

• make radioactive by adding radioactive material

corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

degrade
verbv
verb

• reduce the level of land, as by erosion

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

devalue
verbv
verb

• remove the value from; deprive of its value

• lower the value or quality of

• lose in value

impure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• combined with extraneous elements

• (used of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene

• having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws

manipulate
verbv
verb

• influence or control shrewdly or deviously

• hold something in one's hands and move it

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• manipulate in a fraudulent manner

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed

mix
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients

• an event that combines things in a mixture

• the act of mixing together

verb

• mix together different elements

• open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups

• combine (electronic signals)

• add as an additional element or part

• to bring or combine together or with something else

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

pollute
verbv
verb

• make impure

spoil
verbv
noun

• (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

• the act of stripping and taking by force

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• become unfit for consumption or use

• alter from the original

• treat with excessive indulgence

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

• destroy and strip of its possession

• make imperfect

taint
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the state of being contaminated

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• contaminate with a disease or microorganism

weaken
verbv
verb

• lessen the strength of

• become weaker

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

• lessen in force or effect

water down
verbv
verb

• make less strong or intense

• thin by adding water to

adulterated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• mixed with impurities

debased
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• mixed with impurities

• lowered in value

• ruined in character or quality

load
verb, nounv, n
noun

• weight to be borne or conveyed

• a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time

• goods carried by a large vehicle

• an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate

• the power output of a generator or power plant

• an onerous or difficult concern

• a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks

• the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents

• electrical device to which electrical power is delivered

verb

• fill or place a load on

• provide (a device) with something necessary

• transfer from a storage device to a computer's memory

• put (something) on a structure or conveyance

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

stretch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large and unbroken expanse or distance

• the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

• a straightaway section of a racetrack

• exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

• extension to or beyond the ordinary limit

• an unbroken period of time during which you do something

• the capacity for being stretched

adjective satellite

• having an elongated seating area

• easily stretched

verb

• occupy a large, elongated area

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• become longer by being stretched and pulled

• make long or longer by pulling and stretching

• lie down comfortably

• pull in opposite directions

• extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

• extend one's body or limbs

Best Hypernyms For ADULTERATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adulterate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for DEBASE

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