(usually of a disease or condition) Past tense for to affect adversely
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Sullied or tainted in some manner
“It is also one of unredeemable ugliness, of a despoiled and defiled landscape.”
Dirty or unclean, especially disgustingly so
Immoral, unprincipled or evil in nature
Suffering from decay or decomposition
Past tense for to stain, taint or make dirty
“I loathe having even one crumb of dirt or food defile my clothes.”
Past tense for to make less pure by adding impurities
“His mouth should be screened by a white cloth in order that his breath may not defile the mixture.”
Past tense for to libel or slander the good name of
“I have arrived at the conclusion that the professor has become very angry, and is taking very indelicate steps to defile my good name.”
Past tense for to make morally or religiously impure
“Scrolls were publicly burned, and swine were sacrificed over the sacred books to defile them.”
Past tense for to engage in carnal activity, especially with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
“No remorse for the sheriff, and his eye ain't right. I'm going to paint his town red, then defile his wife!”
Past tense for to spoil or render less pure by adding impurities or other substances
Past tense for to destroy or damage the value or quality of
Past tense for to cause to be dirty or soiled
(usually of a disease or condition) Past tense for to affect adversely
Past tense for to decay, decompose or rot
Past tense for to engage in activity with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
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