Synonyms of diluting

diluting

verb

present participle of dilute

as in cutting

to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances

the pharmacist was convicted of diluting prescription drugs in order to increase profits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cutting
• polluting
• loading
• infecting
• thinning
• weakening
• manipulating
• poisoning
• adulterating
• extending
• spoiling
• tainting
• dirtying
• contaminating
• degrading
• sophisticating
• lacing
• soiling
• corrupting
• watering down
• misrepresenting
• defiling
• debasing
• cheapening
• sullying
• tempering
• fouling
• attenuating
• falsifying
• spiking
• counterfeiting
• tampering (with)
• moderating
• befouling
• qualifying
• faking
• doctoring
• envenoming
• fudging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strengthening
• enriching
• reinforcing
• fortifying
• supplementing
• augmenting
• fertilizing
• improving
• purifying
• filtering
• clarifying
• richening
• refining
• cleaning
• enhancing
• distilling
• purging
• flushing
• cleansing
• leaching
• pasteurizing
• larding
• concentrating
• decontaminating
• condensing
• bettering
• compacting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diluting

Instead of diluting its elite credibility to reach a broader audience, the brand translated that credibility into environments where the average person could understand its every day relevance. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The opposition was loud and varied, but a familiar line was that selling a portion of shares would cede control from fan groups to private investors, diluting the influence of supporters over time. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The league shifted its approach to officiating this season with an emphasis on increasing foul calls and diluting the amount of unnecessary physicality in the game. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Most experts recommend starting with 15-30 milliliters (mL), or 1-2 tablespoons, and diluting it with a full glass of water or tea. — Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 July 2026

Han credits the international team with sharpening his instincts rather than diluting them. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 June 2026

When that foundation is in place, brands can respond market by market without fragmenting the organization or diluting the brand experience. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

Founded by veteran producer and executive Michael Africk, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of efforts to expand J-pop’s reach beyond its traditional strongholds without diluting the cultural identity that makes the genre distinct. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 June 2026