verb as in strong fondness

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contaminate, infect, pollute

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Example Sentences

Example:The water was contaminated with bacteria due to a leak in the pipes.

Definition:To make something impure or unclean by introducing harmful or undesirable substances.

From contaminate

Example:The patient was infected with a viral illness and needed antiviral medication.

Definition:To transmit an infectious agent or virus, causing an infection.

From infect

Example:The factory was fined for illegally polluting the river with industrial waste.

Definition:To make something unclean, contaminated, or harmful by adding poisonous or unwanted substances.

From pollute