enfoul

/ɛnˈfuːl/

Definitions

1. verb

to pollute or contaminate something, especially water

“The industrial waste began to enfoul the river, threatening the local ecosystem.”

2. verb

to become polluted or contaminated

“The water enfould after the chemicals were spilled into it.”

3. noun

the act of polluting or contaminating something

“The enfoul of the river was a major environmental concern for the community.”

Synonyms

  • contaminate
  • pollute

Antonyms

  • clean
  • purify