soil
/sɔɪl/
verb
- To make something dirty, especially with mud or waste.
- He soiled his hands while working in the garage.
- Be careful not to soil your new white shirt while eating spaghetti.
- The dog soiled the carpet, so we had to clean it immediately.
- To damage or spoil someone's reputation or honor (figurative).
- False rumors can soil a person's character unfairly.
- The scandal soiled the politician's reputation for years.
- She refused to soil her good name by lying.
Antonyms
noun
- The top layer of the earth's surface in which plants grow; dirt.
- Worms help keep the soil healthy by breaking down organic matter.
- The farmer tested the soil to see if it had enough nutrients for the crops.
- The garden has rich, dark soil that is perfect for growing vegetables.
- A particular type of land or territory (often used figuratively).
- After years abroad, she was happy to return to American soil.
- The treaty was signed on neutral soil.
- The soldiers fought bravely to defend their native soil.