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ADULTERATING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word adulterating. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word adulterating. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ADULTERATING

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