pollution - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

Synonyms

• contamination
• pollution

More generic

• dirtying
• soiling
• soilure

More specific

• dust contamination

Noun

the state of being polluted

Synonyms

• befoulment
• defilement
• pollution

More generic

• dirtiness
• uncleanness

Noun

undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities

Synonyms

• pollution

More generic

• environmental condition
• impureness
• impurity

More specific

• air pollution
• biodegradable pollution
• noise pollution
• nonbiodegradable pollution
• sound pollution
• thermal pollution
• water pollution

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