SOILS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word soils. (close relations)
Definition of SOILS
Best Alternative Words for SOILS
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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 | ||||||||
| grime | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • anything regarded as making something unclean verb • make soiled, filthy, or dirty | ||||||||
| begrime | verbv | |||||||
verb • make soiled, filthy, or dirty | ||||||||
| bemire | verbv | |||||||
verb • make soiled, filthy, or dirty | ||||||||
| besmirch | verbv | |||||||
verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone • smear so as to make dirty or stained | ||||||||
| colly | verbv | |||||||
verb • make soiled, filthy, or dirty | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| ground | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the solid part of the earth's surface • a rational motive for a belief or action • the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface • a relation that provides the foundation for something • a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) • the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground • material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) • a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused • a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) • (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting • the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface verb • fix firmly and stably • confine or restrict to the ground • place or put on the ground • instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject • bring to the ground • hit or reach the ground • throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage • (baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field. • cover with a primer; apply a primer to • connect to a ground • use as a basis for; found on | ||||||||
| grunge | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • anything regarded as making something unclean | ||||||||
| land | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991) • the land on which real estate is located • material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) • territory over which rule or control is exercised • the solid part of the earth's surface • the territory occupied by a nation • a domain in which something is dominant • extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use • the people who live in a nation or country • a politically organized body of people under a single government • agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life verb • reach or come to rest • cause to come to the ground • bring into a different state • bring ashore • deliver (a blow) • arrive on shore • shoot at and force to come down | ||||||||
| smirch | verbv | |||||||
noun • a blemish made by dirt • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • smear so as to make dirty or stained • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| territory | nounn | |||||||
noun • a region marked off for administrative or other purposes • an area of knowledge or interest • the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state | ||||||||
