deterge
How many syllables in deterge?
There are 3 syllables in the word deterge.How to pronounce deterge:
Definition of deterge:
- deterge:
- The past tense of Deterge is deterged.
Synonyms for deterge:
wipe off
Antonyms for deterge:
adulterate
befoul
begrime
besmirch
bespatter
blacken
cloud
condemn
corrupt
daub
defile
dirty
foul
grime
make dirty
mark
muddy
pollute
sentence
smear
smirch
smudge
soil
spatter
splash
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