adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of soil form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Dirty, defiled, stained. also, figuratively
2. 2
   Of a patient or child, stained or dirtied by defecation.
3. 3
   Having a specific or particular type of soil.
4. 4
   That has been fed or nourished with green fodder.

Adjective

1. 1
   soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bedraggledbefouledbesmirchedblackenedclartydarkened

Antonyms

All antonyms

immaculate

Example

More examples

"He soiled his white shirt when he changed the ink cartridge."

Related phrases

shop-soiledsoiled dove

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