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defile

British pronunciation/dɪfˈaɪl/
American pronunciation/dɪfˈaɪl/
Defile
[NOUN]
1

a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

synonyms : gorge
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to defile
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

spot, stain, or pollute

synonyms : befoul
foul
maculate
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2

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

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3

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

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Examples
1My grandfather used to say, he that touches pitch shall be defiled, so keep yourself away from trouble.
2People had defiled the room, the building.
3to defile their honour?
4You defiled the whole roll.
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