Defile — synonyms, definition

1. defile (Noun)

canyon channel crossing gorge pass path way

defile (Noun) — A narrow pass (especially one between mountains).

mountain pass notch pass

2. defile (Verb)

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defile (Verb) — Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon. ex. "defile someone's reputation"

defile (Verb) — Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically. ex. "The silver was defiled by the long exposure to the air"

defile (Verb) — Spoil Spot, stain, or pollute. ex. "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"

defile (Verb) — Disregard the sacred character of a place or language. ex. "defile a cemetery"

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