defiled

[dih-fahyld]

defiled Definition

  • 1to make foul, dirty, or unclean
  • 2to violate the chastity of
  • 3to sully or tarnish (a person's reputation, character, etc.)

Using defiled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defiled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The river was defiled by chemicals from the factory.

  • Example

    He felt that his reputation had been defiled by the false accusations.

  • Example

    She was defiled by her stepfather when she was just a child.

  • Example

    The temple was defiled by the invaders.

defiled Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for defiled

Phrases with defiled

  • to engage in immoral or unethical behavior

    Example

    He defiled himself by cheating on the exam.

  • to make something dirty or impure by adding something harmful or unpleasant to it

    Example

    The air was defiled with smoke and fumes from the burning tires.

  • defile someone's memory

    to say or do something that damages the good opinion people have of someone who has died

    Example

    It is wrong to defile someone's memory by spreading rumors about them after they have passed away.

Origins of defiled

from Old French 'defouler', meaning 'trample down, violate', from de- 'down' + fouler 'to tread'

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Summary: defiled in Brief

'Defiled' [dih-fahyld] means to make something dirty, impure, or unclean. It can also refer to violating someone's chastity or sullying their reputation. Examples include 'The river was defiled by chemicals from the factory' and 'She was defiled by her stepfather when she was just a child.' Phrases like 'defile oneself' and 'defile someone's memory' add further nuance to the term.