GRIME Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word grime. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GRIME
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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 |