Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Defile.
How to pronounce defile:
UK
Defile - as a noun
Defile - as a verb
Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Example: "Sully someone's reputation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloud8corrupt11sully8taint5Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Example: "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maculate12stain5sully8tarnish10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blob8blot6fleck14spot6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spot, stain, or pollute
Example: "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befoul11foul7maculate12Example Sentences
"He defiled the city's park by leaving trash everywhere."
"The vandals defiled the monument by spray-painting graffiti on it."
"The soldiers were ordered not to defile the sacred temple."
"The factory's toxic waste defiled the nearby river."
"His disrespectful behavior defiled the solemn atmosphere of the church."
Word Game Points
Is DEFILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DEFILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DEFILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defile is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
