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

2. Adjective. Mixed with impurities.
Exact synonyms: Adulterated, Debased
Similar to: Impure

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adulterate

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adulations
adulator
adulators
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adulatress
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adult-onset diabetes
adult-onset diabetes mellitus
adult-onset still's disease
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adulterate (current term)
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adulterer
adulterer
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