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Definition of Adulterate
1. Verb. Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones. "Adulterate liquor"
Exact synonyms: Debase, Dilute, Load, Stretch
Related verbs: Extend, Stretch
Generic synonyms: Corrupt, Spoil
Specialized synonyms: Water Down, Doctor, Doctor Up, Sophisticate
Derivative terms: Adulterant, Adulterant, Adulterator, Adulterator, Debasement, Dilution
Related verbs: Extend, Stretch
Generic synonyms: Corrupt, Spoil
Specialized synonyms: Water Down, Doctor, Doctor Up, Sophisticate
Derivative terms: Adulterant, Adulterant, Adulterator, Adulterator, Debasement, Dilution
2. Adjective. Mixed with impurities.
Definition of Adulterate
1. v. t. To defile by adultery.
2. v. i. To commit adultery.
3. a. Tainted with adultery.
Definition of Adulterate
1. [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES]