Dirty and Rotten

Dirty

Dirty adjective - Not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport.
Usage example: the school is known for the dirty football it plays

Rotten is a synonym for dirty. In some cases you can use "Rotten" instead an adjective "Dirty".

Nearby Words: dirt, dirtiness, dirtying, dirtily

Rotten

Rotten adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
Usage example: played a rotten trick and then lied about it

Dirty is a synonym for rotten in despicable topic. Sometimes you can use "Dirty" instead an adjective "Rotten".

Nearby Words: rottenness, rottenly

Both words in one sentence

  • Nightmare Fuel / Video Games If you've been completely rotten to the core, you don't just get dirty water in the toilet and bathtub; you get blood.
  • Arson Murder And Jaywalking / Western Animation SpongeBob: (Strumming violently before slamming bassinet into floor) And Patrick is a dirty, stinky, rotten, friend STEALER!
  • Curse Cut Short Twilight: Not as bad as you're going to feel, you dirty, rotten bi-(dodges magic blast)
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