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defile

[dih-fahyl]

defile Definition

  • 1to make something dirty or impure
  • 2to violate the chastity of a woman
  • 3a narrow passage or gorge, especially one between two mountains

Using defile: Examples

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

  • Example

    The river was defiled by chemicals from the factory.

  • Example

    He was accused of defiling a young girl.

  • Example

    The troops marched through the mountain defile.

defile Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for defile

Phrases with defile

  • a narrow passage or gorge, especially one between two mountains

    Example

    The army had to pass through the defile to reach the other side of the mountain.

  • to behave in a way that is morally wrong or shameful

    Example

    He defiled himself by stealing from his own company.

  • defile somebody's character

    to say or do something that makes people have a worse opinion of someone

    Example

    The article defiled his character by accusing him of dishonesty.

Origins of defile

from Old French 'defouler', meaning 'trample down'

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Summary: defile in Brief

The verb 'defile' [dih-fahyl] means to make something dirty or impure, or to violate the chastity of a woman. It can also refer to a narrow passage or gorge, especially one between two mountains. Examples include 'The river was defiled by chemicals from the factory' and 'He was accused of defiling a young girl.' Phrases include 'the defile,' 'defile oneself,' and 'defile somebody's character.'