polluter

Definitions

A person, organization, or entity that contaminates the environment with harmful substances.

Something that causes pollution, such as a specific industrial process or chemical agent.

Examples

The factory was identified as the primary polluter of the local river.

Strict regulations were implemented to hold every major industrial polluter accountable for their waste.

As a frequent polluter of the environment, the company faced significant public backlash and legal fines.

Synonyms

contaminator spoiler defiler tainter corrupter emitter poisoner

Antonyms

purifier cleaner conservationist environmentalist protector preserver restorer