Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

POLLUTE

contaminate

The most appropriate synonym of the word pollute is contaminate.

Pollute means "to make something dirty or impure, especially by adding harmful substances." Contaminate means "to make something impure or unclean by adding something harmful."

The other options are not as appropriate synonyms for pollute.

• Ridicule means "to make fun of someone or something in a way that is insulting or disrespectful."
• Destroy means "to completely ruin or damage something."
• Condemn means "to express strong disapproval of something."