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DIRT Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word dirt. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word dirt. (close relations)
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filth
nounn
noun

• any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

• an offensive or indecent word or phrase

soil
nounn
noun

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

• material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

• the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

grime
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything regarded as making something unclean

verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

dust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air

• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

• free microscopic particles of solid material

verb

• remove the dust from

• rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape

• cover with a light dusting of a substance

• distribute loosely

earth
nounn
noun

• the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

• the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

• the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)

• the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

• the solid part of the earth's surface

• the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour black bile

• the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife

• a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)

verb

• hide in the earth like a hunted animal

• connect to the earth

muck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any thick, viscous matter

• fecal matter of animals

verb

• remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine

• spread manure, as for fertilization

• soil with mud, muck, or mire

mud
nounn
noun

• water soaked soil; soft wet earth

• slanderous remarks or charges

verb

• soil with mud, muck, or mire

• plaster with mud

sediment
nounn
noun

• matter that has been deposited by some natural process

verb

• deposit as a sediment

• settle as sediment

gossip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• light informal conversation for social occasions

• a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

• a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others

verb

• wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

grease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

• anything regarded as making something unclean

verb

• lubricate with grease

grunge
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• anything regarded as making something unclean

scandal
nounn
noun

• disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

• a disgraceful event

stain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a soiled or discolored appearance

• (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• color with a liquid dye or tint

• produce or leave stains

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• color for microscopic study

ungraded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel

• not arranged in order hierarchically

malicious gossip
nounn
noun

• disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

Best Hypernyms For DIRT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dirt, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
comment dejection dirtiness earth faeces feces gossip ground ordure scuttlebutt stool uncleanness
Phrases (2)
faecal matterfecal matter
Abbreviations (1)
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