filth

Noun
Synonyms: crudskankdirtgrimesoilstaingreasegrungefilthinessfoulnessnastinessobscenity

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasantSynonyms: crudskank
  2. the state of being covered with unclean thingsSynonyms: dirtgrimesoilstaingreasegrunge
  3. a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuseSynonyms: filthinessfoulnessnastiness
  4. an offensive or indecent word or phraseSynonyms: obscenitysmutvulgarismdirty word
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Filth \Filth\ (f[i^]lth), n. [OE. filthe, ful[eth]e, AS. f[=y]l[eth], fr. f[=u]l foul; akin to OHG. f[=u]lida. See Foul, and cf. File.]

1.Foul matter; anything that soils or defiles; dirt; nastiness. [1913 Webster]

2.Anything that sullies or defiles the moral character; corruption; pollution. [1913 Webster]

To purify the soul from the dross and filth of sensual delights.— Tillotson.[1913 Webster]

Filth disease (Med.), a disease supposed to be due to pollution of the soil or water. [1913 Webster]

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