Synonyms for disinfect

Most common

cleanse · purify · fumigate · deodorize

All synonyms

Verb

Antonyms

infect, contaminate

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Definitions

1. v. 1

   To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.

Forms

Past participle

disinfected
e.g. disinfected → deodorized, purified, cleansed, fumigated…

Example sentences

• cleanse Fasting helps the body cleanse and repair itself.
• purify Sami wanted to know how to purify himself as a Muslim.
• fumigate We had to fumigate our house to get rid of termites.
• deodorize How do I deodorize my towels?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

purify³

7 letters

cleanse¹

8 letters

fumigate³

9 letters

deodorize, deodorise

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (purify³ = 3 syllables).

In other languages

Français

désinfecter

Italiano

disinfettare

Español

desinfectar

Deutsch

desinfizieren