defilement

/dɪˈfaɪlmənt/
noun
  1. 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.
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