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defile Definition and Meaning in English (defile definition)

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Synonyms:pollutecontaminatedesecrate
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Defile definition: To make something dirty, impure, or unholy, especially a place or object that is considered sacred or morally pure.

Definitions of Defile

  1. 1verb

    To make something dirty, impure, or unholy, especially a place or object that is considered sacred or morally pure.

Example Sentences

“The vandals tried to defile the ancient monument with graffiti.”

“His actions defiled the family's good name.”

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past tensedefiled
present participledefiling
noundefilement
agent noundefiler

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Defile definition: To make something dirty, impure, or unholy, especially a place or object that is considered sacred or morally pure.
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'Defile' translates to 'defile' in English. Defile definition: To make something dirty, impure, or unholy, especially a place or object that is considered sacred or morally pure.
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