Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Contaminate
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The best antonym for contaminate is purify.
- Contaminate means to make something impure or unclean by contact with something else.
- Purify means to make something clean, pure, or free from impurities.
The other options are not opposites of contaminate.
- Sanctify means to make something holy or sacred.
- Invigorate means to give someone or something new life or energy.
- Taint means to make something impure or corrupt.