soiling Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S OY1 L IH0 NG
What Does Soiling Mean?
Soiling is a verb that means present participle and gerund of soil. As a noun, it means An act of making dirty.
Soiling at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dirtying, soilure and besmirch |
| Plural | soilings |
Soiling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of soil
Soiling as a Noun
- An act of making dirty.
Verb
- To make dirty.
- To become dirty or soiled.
Light colours soil sooner than dark ones.
- To stain or mar, as with infamy or disgrace; to tarnish; to sully.
- To dirty one's clothing by accidentally defecating while clothed.
- To make invalid, to ruin.
- To enrich with soil or muck; to manure.
Verb
- To feed, as cattle or horses, in the barn or an enclosure, with fresh grass or green food cut for them, instead of sending them out to pasture; hence (such food having the effect of purging them), to purge by feeding on green food.
to soil a horse
Synonyms of Soiling
Soiling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Soiling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Soiling in a Sentence
Light colours soil sooner than dark ones.
to soil a horse
Word Forms & Grammar
soiling
soiling (plural soilings)
Words That Rhyme With Soiling
Frequently Asked Questions About Soiling
Is soiling a verb or a noun?
Soiling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for soiling?
Close synonyms of soiling are dirtying, soilure and besmirch. See the full list of soiling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of soiling?
The plural of soiling is soilings.