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verb

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1. To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.

   Example: The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks.

2. To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.

   Example: The lights from the stadium polluted the night sky, and we couldn't see the stars.

3. To corrupt or profane

4. To violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonour.