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VocabJLPT N3

to pollute

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to pollute
2. to contaminate
3. to disgrace

A verb meaning to make something dirty or to soil or stain a surface. It is the active counterpart to the noun for dirt and is used when describing an action that causes something to become unclean.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why do companies pollute the ocean for the sake of profit?

Sentence 2

Alright, I should apologize before I damage my reputation any further.

Sentence 3

I carelessly got sauce all over my white shirt.

Sentence 4

As a company, we have a responsibility not to pollute the local river.

Sentence 5

At this site, we use a construction method that does not contaminate the soil.