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

Residents said inviting data centers into the community would exacerbate the water shortages, air pollution, and severe heat conditions in the valley, putting impoverished families and the agricultural industry at risk. — Leqi Zhong, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Wetlands, forests, grasslands, rivers, and coastal ecosystems also face pressure from pollution, invasive species, and the overuse of natural resources. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Smoke from out-of-control wildfires created horrible air pollution in Toronto, which on July 15, had the worst pollution in the world. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Residents in the regions where these huge facilities have popped up have complained about noise, pollution, water consumption, and rising electricity costs. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026