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ADULTERATE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Adulterate.

Adulterate - as an adjective satellite

Mixed with impurities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adulterated13debased11

Adulterate - as a verb

Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

Example: "Adulterate liquor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debase9dilute7load5stretch12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
corrupt11spoil7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Adulterate - as an adjective

Tending to commit adultery.

Corrupted; impure; adulterated.

Example Sentences

"He was accused of trying to adulterate the company's financial records."
"They adulterated the wine by adding water to increase the quantity."
"To increase profits, the company decided to adulterate the ingredients in their product."
"Some unscrupulous sellers adulterate olive oil by mixing it with vegetable oil."
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Word Game Points

Is ADULTERATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adulterate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADULTERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ADULTERATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adulterate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADULTERATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ADULTERATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adulterate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADULTERATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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