Vocabulary Entry

defile

|verb • noun

verb

To make dirty or unclean, especially in a moral sense; to desecrate or pollute.

Example Sentences

"The vandals defiled the monument with graffiti."

"He felt he had defiled his reputation by lying."

"The oil spill defiled the pristine beaches of the coastline."

noun

Example Sentences

"They navigated the defile with caution, aware of the steep cliffs around them."

"The soldiers advanced through the defile, using it as cover from enemy fire."

"The scenic view of the valley opened up as they emerged from the defile."