pollutes
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Definitions ofpollutes
- To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
Example: "The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks."
- To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.
Example: "The lights from the stadium polluted the night sky, and we couldn't see the stars."
- To corrupt or profane
- To violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonour.
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