vitiate
vi
ˈvi
vi
tiate
ˌʃɪeɪt
shieit
British pronunciation
/vˈɪʃɪˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "vitiate"in English

to vitiate
01

to cancel, nullify, or render something legally unenforceable

Transitive: to vitiate sth
example
Examples
A single missing signature can vitiate the entire contract.
The court ruled that fraud had vitiated the agreement.
02

to spoil, weaken, or reduce the usefulness or perfection of something

Transitive: to vitiate sth
example
Examples
Repeated delays vitiated the effectiveness of the rescue plan.
Poor editing vitiated the impact of the film.
03

to debase, degrade, or corrupt someone or something, often through excess or immorality

Transitive: to vitiate sb/sth
example
Examples
Absolute power can vitiate even the most virtuous leaders.
Critics claimed that the author 's work was vitiated by immoral themes.
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