Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Defiles.
Defiles - as a noun
Defiles - 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
"The hiker defiles the trail by littering along the way."
"The factory defiles the river by releasing toxic waste."
"The irresponsible camper defiles the campsite by leaving garbage everywhere."
"She defiles her reputation by spreading false rumors about others."
"The graffiti artist defiles the abandoned building with their artwork."
Word Game Points
Is DEFILES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defiles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFILES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DEFILES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defiles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFILES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DEFILES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defiles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFILES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.