Dilute (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Load
• Stretch
• Adulterate
• Debase

Hypernyms

• Corrupt
• Spoil

Hyponyms

• Water Down
• Sophisticate
• Doctor
• Doctor Up

Related Words

• Dilution (noun)

Meaning ²

Lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Cut
• Thin Out
• Reduce
• Thin

Related Words

• Dilution (noun)
• Dilutant (noun)