Adulterates

/əˈdʌltəreɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of adulterate; makes something impure or lower in quality.

Etymology

The conjugated form of adulterate with the -s suffix for third person singular present tense.

Kelly Says

When someone 'adulterates' a classic recipe or a beloved book, you know they're not improving it—the word choice itself announces that corruption, not enhancement, is happening.

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