ADULTERATING Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word adulterating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ADULTERATING
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altering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the sterilization of an animal | ||||||||
contaminating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination adjective satellite • that infects or taints | ||||||||
corrupting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • seducing into corrupt practices • harmful to the mind or morals • that infects or taints | ||||||||
debasing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • used of conduct; characterized by dishonor | ||||||||
falsifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of determining that something is false | ||||||||
alloying | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten • the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something verb • lower in value by increasing the base-metal content • make an alloy of | ||||||||
debauching | verbv | |||||||
noun • a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | ||||||||
defiling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) verb • place under suspicion or cast doubt upon • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically • spot, stain, or pollute | ||||||||
diluting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
doctoring | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • To act as a medical doctor to. • To act as a medical doctor. • To make (someone) into an (academic) doctor; to confer a doctorate upon. • To physically alter (medically or surgically) a living being in order to change growth or behavior. • To genetically alter an extant species. • To alter or make obscure, as with the intention to deceive, especially a document. • To take medicine. noun • Treatment by a doctor. | ||||||||
polluting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • make impure | ||||||||
sophisticating | verbv | |||||||
noun • a worldly-wise person verb • make less natural or innocent • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive • make more complex or refined | ||||||||
tainting | 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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
adulterated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • mixed with impurities | ||||||||
debased | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • mixed with impurities • lowered in value • ruined in character or quality | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |