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Plural for the upper layer of the earth
“Population growth and economic demands are exerting mounting pressures on the earth's soil, water, and other natural systems.”
Plural for a substance, such as mud or dust, that soils someone or something
“However, most of the infection came from the soldiers' own clothing, their uniforms having been dirtied by soil.”
Plural for territory that is in the jurisdiction of a particular person, group or nation
“The trickling streams, mighty peaks, and winding pathways of our home soil can stir within us a deep sense of security and rootedness.”
Plural for human or animal solid waste excreted from the bowels
“The relics, mixed with the animal's soil, rot in the barren chasms.”
Plural for soft, sticky matter resulting from the mixing of earth and water
(figuratively or literally) Plural for a stain, smudge or blot
Plural for an area of land and its buildings, used for growing crops and rearing animals
Plural for a stiff, sticky, and fine-grained earth that can be molded when wet
Plural for land with regard to its physical features
Plural for a place or location where a person has spent a significant part of their childhood growing up
To cause to be dirty or soiled
“Mom was busily cooking, but of course, Muriel couldn't bring herself to soil her hands.”
To taint, contaminate or lower in quality or purity
“The security wire in it was the sort that retracted if you wanted the glass to open and let the filthy breeze of the city in to soil the air.”
To bring discredit or dishonor to
“Sullivan was aware that the truth about his sometimes ornery off-screen self might soil his image as a benevolent TV presence.”
To cover with drops or spots of something
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