Definition of defile

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  • defile is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • defile is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • defile is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of defile

  • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. maculate
    2. stain
    3. sully
    4. tarnish
  • place under suspicion or cast doubt upon (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cloud
    2. corrupt
    3. sully
    4. taint
  • a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gorge
  • spot, stain, or pollute (verb)

    Examples

    1. The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it

    Synonyms

    1. befoul
    2. foul
    3. maculate

See definition of defile in Merriam Webster