Synonyms of pollution

pollution

noun

1

as in contamination

the action or process of making the environment dirty or harmful

The company designed devices to reduce the pollution of the world's oceans.

Related Words

• contamination
• pollutant
• contaminant
• adulteration
• defilement
• uncleanness
• toxin
• uncleanliness
• poison
• dirtiness
• impurity
• soilage
• foulness
• filthiness
• adulterant

2

as in corruption

something that makes (someone) less pure, honest, or moral

They refused to let their children play violent video games, believing that they caused pollution in a developing mind.

Related Words

• corruption
• contamination
• violation
• cursing
• insult
• swearing
• profanity
• sin
• debasement
• affront
• trespass
• desecration
• blasphemy
• sacrilege
• impiety
• defilement
• irreverence
• profanation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pollution

Effects of laws against idling In short, anti-idling laws target potentially severe pollution health risks from what is generally a wasteful practice of convenience. — Richard Marcantonio, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

The company, now called SpaceXAI, announced the plan on Thursday after being sued over noise and air pollution from the temporary gas turbines that power the data center. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Michelson arranged them in the body of water’s original shape prior to its pollution by colonial industry and its filling-in at the beginning of the 19th century. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

Those generators have become a source of concern in some communities because of potential noise and air pollution. — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 30 July 2026