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pollute vs dirty

dirty vs pollute

pollute is not an adjective while dirty is an adjective.

pollute and dirty both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pollute No No Yes No
dirty No Yes Yes No
As verbs, dirty is a hypernym of pollute; that is, dirty is a word with a broader meaning than pollute:
  • pollute: make impure
  • dirty: make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Other hypernyms of pollute include begrime, bemire, colly, grime, soil.
pollute (adjective) dirty (adjective)
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
pollute (verb) dirty (verb)
make impure make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between pollute and dirty

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