vitiate

[ˈvɪʃiˌeɪt]

vitiate Definition

• 1. spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of
• 2. destroy or impair the legal validity of

Using vitiate: Examples

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

• Example

  The bad weather vitiates the quality of the crops.

• Example

  The presence of a biased judge can vitiate the outcome of a trial.

• Example

  The use of a fake signature can vitiate a contract.

vitiate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vitiate

• impair
• damage
• weaken
• corrupt
• undermine

Antonyms for vitiate

• enhance
• improve
• strengthen

Phrases with vitiate

• vitiate the atmosphere

  to create an unpleasant or negative environment

  Example

  The constant arguing between the coworkers vitiated the atmosphere in the office.

• vitiate the effect

  to weaken or nullify the intended impact or result

  Example

  The poor sound quality of the recording vitiated the effect of the speaker's message.

• vitiate the spirit

  to undermine or corrupt the true nature or essence of something

  Example

  The commercialization of the holiday season has vitiated the spirit of giving and generosity.

Origins of vitiate

from Latin 'vitium', meaning 'fault'

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Summary: vitiate in Brief

The verb 'vitiate' [ˈvɪʃiˌeɪt] means to spoil, impair, or weaken the quality or efficiency of something, or to destroy or impair its legal validity. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The use of a fake signature can vitiate a contract.' 'Vitiate' can also be used in phrases like 'vitiate the atmosphere,' meaning to create an unpleasant environment, or 'vitiate the effect,' meaning to weaken or nullify the intended impact.