IMPURITY Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word impurity. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for IMPURITY
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adulteration | nounn | |||||||
noun • being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating • the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another) | ||||||||
contamination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being contaminated • a substance that contaminates • the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | ||||||||
defilement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being polluted | ||||||||
dirtiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being unsanitary • the state of containing dirty impurities • obscenity in speech or writing | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
foulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • disgusting wickedness and immorality • a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse • (of weather) the badness of the weather • the attribute of having a strong offensive smell | ||||||||
pollution | nounn | |||||||
noun • undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities • the state of being polluted • the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | ||||||||
taint | 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 | ||||||||
impureness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being impure | ||||||||
dross | nounn | |||||||
noun • worthless or dangerous material that should be removed • the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals |