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vitiate

/vɪˈteɪɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does vitiate mean?

verb

To make something worse or less effective; to spoil or corrupt something. To weaken or impair the validity or value of something.

Example

"The pollution in the river vitiated the water, making it undrinkable."

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