ill-gotten vs dirty

dirty vs ill-gotten

ill-gotten and dirty both are adjectives.

ill-gotten is not a verb while dirty is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ill-gotten	No	Yes	No	No
dirty	No	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, ill-gotten and dirty are synonyms defined as:

ill-gotten and dirty: obtained illegally or by improper means

ill-gotten (adjective)	dirty (adjective)
obtained illegally or by improper means	soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
	(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
	spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
	unethical or dishonest
	expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
	obtained illegally or by improper means
	(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
	(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
	vile; despicable
	contaminated with infecting organisms
	unpleasantly stormy
	violating accepted standards or rules

ill-gotten (verb)	dirty (verb)
	make soiled, filthy, or dirty

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