soiling

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess bezeichnet, etwas zu verschmutzen oder schmutzig zu machen.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something dirty or stained.

unzählbar

1. Act of making dirtyB2formal

   The process or act of making something unclean or stained.

   Verschmutzung

   • The soiling of the white carpet was an accident.
   • Regular cleaning prevents the soiling of upholstery.
   • The soiling of the evidence compromised the investigation.

   Synonymecontaminationdefilementdirtyingstaining

   Antonymecleaningpurificationwashing

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas schmutzig zu machen oder schmutzig zu werden, oft mit Erde, Ruß oder anderen Substanzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something dirty, or to become dirty, often with mud, grime, or other substances.

1. Make dirtyB1formal

   To make something dirty, especially with mud, dirt, or waste.

   Verschmutzen

   • The children soiled their clothes while playing in the garden.
   • He accidentally soiled the carpet with red wine.
   • The dog soiled the floor after coming in from the rain.

   Synonymebefoulbesmirchcontaminatedirtymuddypollutesmudgestainsullytarnish

   Antonymecleanpurifywash

2. Damage reputationB2formal

   To spoil or damage someone's reputation or honor.

   Ruf schädigen

   • The scandal soiled his reputation in the community.
   • False accusations can soil a person's good name.
   • She refused to soil her integrity by lying.

   Synonymebesmirchblackendefamedisgracedishonorsmearstainsullytainttarnish

   Antonymedignifyelevateexaltglorifyhonorrespectuphold