pollute
//pəˈluːt//
Verb
polluteInfinitive
pollutePresent tense
pollutedPast tense
pollutedPast participle
pollutingPresent participle
pollutesThird-person singular
1
To contaminate or make impure by introducing harmful or poisonous substances, especially into the environment.
Factories pollute the river with toxic chemicals.
2
To corrupt or defile something morally or spiritually.
Violent media can pollute the minds of young children.