Filthying: meaning, definitions and examples
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filthying
[ ˈfɪlθɪŋ ]
making dirty
Filthying refers to the act of making something dirty or unclean. It typically implies the addition of filth or undesirable substances, resulting in contamination or pollution.
Synonyms
contaminating, polluting, soiling.
Examples of usage
- The children were filthying the new carpet with muddy shoes.
- The factory was accused of filthying the nearby river with toxic waste.
- He was reprimanded for filthying his workspace with food debris.
Translations
Translations of the word "filthying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sujar
🇮🇳 गंदा करना
🇩🇪 verschmutzen
🇮🇩 kotor
🇺🇦 бруднити
🇵🇱 brudzić
🇯🇵 汚す (よごす)
🇫🇷 salir
🇪🇸 ensuciar
🇹🇷 kirletmek
🇰🇷 더럽히다
🇸🇦 توسخ
🇨🇿 znečistit
🇸🇰 znečistiť
🇨🇳 弄脏 (nòngzāng)
🇸🇮 umažiti
🇮🇸 skítur
🇰🇿 ласалау
🇬🇪 მოწუწვა (moch'uch'va)
🇦🇿 çirkləndirmək
🇲🇽 ensuciar
Etymology
The word 'filthying' is derived from the noun 'filth,' which comes from Middle English 'filthe,' meaning foulness or dirt. The root of 'filth' can be traced back to Old English 'fīlþ,' expressing the idea of something that is unclean or impure. The suffix '-ing' is added to denote the ongoing action of making something filthy. The term has evolved over centuries to highlight various forms of dirtiness, whether it be literal, such as physical dirt, or metaphorical, indicating moral or ethical corruption. This word reflects societal attitudes towards cleanliness and purity, emphasizing the importance of maintaining something in a clean state.