Word Type

Verb

Adjective

Adjective

The word "adulterate" can be used as verb, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

adulterateness adulterator unadulterate

Distinct From

enrich

Etymologically Related To

adulteration

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

aggravate corrupt debase impurify mix spoil

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

cut cut down deacon denature deplete doctor downblend hocus load mongrelize step on

Manner Of

corrupt

Related Terms

adulter adulterant adulterated adulterately adulterating adulteration adulterator adultered adulterer adulteress adulterine adultering adulterism adulterize adulterous adulterously adultery

Related Terms

adulterated adultery corrupt corrupted defile impure impurity spoil

Similar Terms

extend impure stretch

Synonym Network

adulterated contaminate debase dilute water down weaken

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