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Definition pollute in British English

pollute verb

[transitive] verb
/pəˈluːt/
1

to make air, water, or land too dirty and dangerous for people to use in a safe way

Example

The oil spillage has polluted the harbour.

Example

The villagers drank from wells polluted with toxic chemicals.

2

to spoil the good character of someone or something

Example

He was accused of polluting children's minds.

Synonyms and related words
damage spoil mark influence decide lead to
Definition pollute in British English