filth

/fɪlθ/

Definitions

1. noun

impure or unclean matter, especially dirt or waste; foul or disgusting matter

“The city’s streets were filled with the filth of abandoned trash.”

2. noun

a state or condition of being unclean or immoral

“The politician’s reputation was ruined by the allegations of filth in his past.”

3. noun

a state of being morally corrupt or depraved

“The city’s corruption was a manifestation of filth in the system.”

4. verb

to make something dirty or unclean

“The messy child filthied the entire living room.”

5. verb

to make someone feel disgusted or morally corrupted

“The scandal’s revelations filthied the reputation of the company’s CEO.”

6. adjective

having a quality of being unclean or immoral

“The film’s explicit content was criticized for its filth.”

Synonyms

  • dirt
  • grime
  • mire
  • muck
  • slime

Antonyms

  • cleanliness
  • morality
  • purity
  • sanitation
  • virtue