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defile

/dɪˈfaɪl/
verb
  1. To make something dirty, impure, or unclean, especially in a way that is considered morally or spiritually wrong.
    • The vandals defiled the church with graffiti.
    • The river was defiled by toxic waste from the factory.
    • He felt that the lies had defiled their friendship.
  2. To spoil or ruin the beauty, purity, or honor of something.
    • Litter defiles the natural beauty of the park.
    • The new building defiles the historic skyline.
    • The scandal defiled the reputation of the once-respected politician.
Synonyms
pollutecorrupttaintdesecrate
Antonyms
purifycleanse
noun
  1. A narrow passage or gorge, especially one through which troops must march in single file.
    • The army marched through a rocky defile between the mountains.
    • The narrow defile was a perfect place for an ambush.
    • They followed the defile down to the valley floor.
Synonyms
gorgeravine
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