adulterate

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. mixed with impurities

Similar word(s): impure, adulterated, debased

verb

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

- adulterate liquor

Similar word(s): debase, dilute, load, stretch

Definition categories: change, corrupt, spoil

Sentences with adulterate as a verb:

- to adulterate food, drink, drugs, coins, etc.