| Main Entry: |
defile |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
corrupt, violate |
Synonyms: |
abuse,
adulterate, befoul, besmirch,
contaminate,
debase, deflower,
degrade,
desecrate,
dirty, discolor,
disgrace, dishonor,
hurt, maculate, make foul,
mess up*, molest, muck up, pollute,
profane,
rape,
ravish, scuzz up,
seduce,
shame, smear,
soil,
stain, sully,
taint, tar,
tarnish,
trash,
vitiate
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Antonyms: |
clean, clease, hallow, honor, purify, sanctify
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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