crud up

VERB

taint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

besmirch blight cloud corrupt damage discredit harm hurt infect muddy poison pollute smear spoil stain sully tar tarnish

STRONG

adulterate blacken blemish blot blur brand cook crumble cut debase decay decompose defile deprave discolor disgrace dishonor disintegrate doctor foul putrefy rot shame soil spike stigmatize trash turn water

WEAK

break down cast a slur give a bad name water down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist benefit bless clean cleanse fix help honor improve mend purify

STRONG

beautify build clarify clear combine develop enhance esteem flourish grow praise put together respect unite upgrade

WEAK

right

Example Sentences

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Sometimes it is too cool to use efficiently; often it is laden with minerals and impurities that "crud up" turbine blades and even clog the bored hole itself.

From Time Magazine Archive

crud up

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