Term: littering





littering (verb – gerund): the act of leaving rubbish or trash in a public place instead of putting it in a bin.

synonyms: dropping trash, polluting, fouling.

pronunciation: /ˈlɪtərɪŋ/

translation: piemēslošana, mēslošana

example: Many cities have introduced strict laws and high fines to discourage people from littering in parks.

other words from this root: litter (noun/verb), litter-free (adjective)

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