Meaning & use
Soiling
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Making something dirty, or staining it with filth or excrement.
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The puppy hadn't yet learned to stop soiling the carpet.
Careless handling risked soiling the freshly pressed linens.
A note on using this word
In a medical or caregiving context, 'soiling' often refers specifically to a loss of bowel control.
Words with a similar meaning
dirtyingstaining
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Words with an opposite meaning
cleaning
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