Adulterate

/əˈdʌltəreɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.

The manufacturer was accused of trying to adulterate the product by mixing it with cheaper ingredients.

to contaminate or make impure by introducing inferior elements.

Canned products can often be adulterated with artificial flavors and colors.

to corrupt or debase the purity or excellence of something.

He refused to adulterate his music with commercial influences.

From Latin 'adulterare', which means 'to corrupt' or 'to make impure'.

adulterate one's character

To compromise one's integrity or moral values.

adulterated goods

Products that have been spoiled or contaminated by inferior ingredients.

adultery

The act of being unfaithful in a marriage.

adulteration

The action of adulterating something.

To mix in some sketchy stuff.

He totally adulterated that drink with some off-brand vodka.

To cheapen something.

That version of the song was adulterated with pointless auto-tune.