overfoul

/ˌoʊvərˈfaʊl/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become foul, especially by being polluted or contaminated

“The polluted river overfouled the entire ecosystem.”

2. adjective

soiled, polluted, or contaminated

“The overfoul water was undrinkable.”

Synonyms

  • contaminate
  • foul
  • pollute
  • taint

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • cleanse
  • decontaminate
  • purify