defilement
/dɪˈfaɪlmənt/
noun
- The act of making something dirty, impure, or spoiled, or the state of being made dirty or impure.
- The defilement of the water supply led to a health crisis in the town.
- The defilement of the national park by littering angered the visitors.
- Religious texts often speak of spiritual defilement caused by sinful actions.
Synonyms
Antonyms