Vitiate

Synonyms of vitiate

• damage
• weaken
• impair

Antonyms of vitiate

• enhance
• improve
• strengthen

Collocations of vitiate

vitiate the effect

Frequency: 70 %

The rain vitiated the effect of the sunscreen.

vitiate the contract

Frequency: 60 %

His dishonesty vitiated the contract.

vitiate the atmosphere

Frequency: 50 %

The tension between the two leaders vitiated the atmosphere of the meeting.

vitiate the decision

Frequency: 45 %

The conflicting interests vitiated the decision-making process.

Idiomatic Expressions for vitiate

• Phrase: to vitiate the atmosphere
  Meaning: to spoil or ruin the mood or ambiance of a place or situation
  Usage: His negative comments vitiated the atmosphere at the party.