vitiate — to make something less effective or impure; to corrupt or contaminate
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something less effective or impure; to corrupt or contaminate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪʃiˌeɪt/
Korean meaning: 무효화하다, 손상시키다, 오염시키다
Korean pronunciation: **비**시에이트
Example Sentences
- His constant lying vitiated any trust his friends had in him.
- The chef's decision to add pineapple to the pizza vitiated the authentic Italian taste.
- One careless mistake vitiated months of careful research.
vitiate
VERB//ˈvɪʃiˌeɪt//
to make something less effective or impure; to corrupt or contaminate
Industrial oil vitiates the pure spring water supply
Vit ate the purity away — corrupted and contaminated today!
When toxins vitiate, we must initiate what we appreciate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vitiatus', the past participle of 'vitiare', meaning 'to corrupt or spoil'. The Latin root 'vitium' means 'defect' or 'fault'.
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📝Examples
“His constant lying vitiated any trust his friends had in him.”
“The chef's decision to add pineapple to the pizza vitiated the authentic Italian taste.”
“One careless mistake vitiated months of careful research.”
“My mom's secret ingredient vitiated my attempt to recreate her famous cookies.”
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