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soiling

SaySOYL-ing/ˈsɔɪlɪŋ/

2 meanings of soiling

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    The act of making something dirty or covered with dirt.

    Like spilling juice on a clean shirt and leaving a stain.

    The soiling of the carpet happened when the dog ran in with muddy paws.

    Repeated soiling turned the white tablecloth a dull gray.

    Similardirt, grime

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of soil. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.

    The baby kept soiling his diaper all through the night.

    She is soiling her new dress with wet paint.

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soiling is a form of soil

soil, verb: To make something dirty, or to get dirty. Full entry

Forms
soilsoils he/she/itsoiling -ing formsoiled past tense, past participle
Spelling
soil → soiling: add -ing

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