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DEFILING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Defiling.

Defiling - as a noun

A narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gorge7

Defiling - as a verb

Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Example: "Sully someone's reputation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloud8corrupt11sully8taint5

Make 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)
maculate12stain5sully8tarnish10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blob8blot6fleck14spot6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spot, stain, or pollute

Example: "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befoul11foul7maculate12

Example Sentences

"She refused to participate in the defiling act of vandalizing public property."
"The defiling graffiti on the walls outraged the local community."
"The defiling smell of sewage filled the entire neighborhood."
"He couldn't bear the defiling image of animal cruelty in the documentary."
"The defiling language used by the speaker was disrespectful and offensive."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defiling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DEFILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defiling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DEFILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defiling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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