defoul

/dɛfaʊl/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or soil with dirt, dust, or filth

“The construction site was defouling the nearby river with its waste.”

2. verb

to spoil or disfigure something

“The fire was defouling the beautiful painting with its soot and smoke.”

3. verb

to pollute or contaminate

“The factory was defouling the air with its toxic emissions.”

Synonyms

  • pollute
  • sullage
  • sully

Antonyms

  • cleanse
  • purify