ADULTERATE
Scrabble letter values: A1D2U1L1T1E1R1A1T1E1 = 11
Definition
- adjective mixed with impurities. — synonyms: adulterated, debased
- verb corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance. — synonyms: load, stretch, dilute, debase
Examples
- “often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones”
- “adulterate liquor”
- “to adulterate food, drink, drugs, coins, etc.”