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GRIME Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word grime. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word grime. (close relations)
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dirt
nounn
noun

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

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• obscene terms for feces

• disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

adjective satellite

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

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

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

slime
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any thick, viscous matter

verb

• cover or stain with slime

sludge
nounn
noun

• the precipitate produced by sewage treatment

• any thick, viscous matter

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

begrime
verbv
verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

bemire
verbv
verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

colly
verbv
verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

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

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

Best Hypernyms For GRIME

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grime, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
alter change dirtiness modify uncleanness

Alternatives for DIRT

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