Meaning
To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English polluten, borrowed from Latin pollūtum, from pollūtus (“no longer virgin", "unchaste”), perfect passive participle of polluō (“soil", "defile", "dishonor”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: