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

Other groups, such as astronomers and environmentalists, oppose Starmind and orbital data center projects over fears about exorbitant rocket launch pollution and how the satellites could alter the night sky. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Sand and Lahn both campaigned on criticisms of the state's status quo, including a deepening budget deficit, an increasing cost of living, dwindling health care access, high cancer rates and water pollution. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The study did not determine how much of the pollution ultimately reached drinking water or assess the health effects of the particles. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Roy has emphasized using the city attorney’s authority to pursue companies accused of wage theft, landlords who violate tenant protections and corporations responsible for pollution. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026