Definitions and Synonyms of defile | Another word for defile | What is defile?
Definition 1: a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) - [noun denoting object]Synonyms for defile in the sense of this definition
(defile is a kind of ...) the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
"we got through the pass before it started to snow"
Synonyms for defile in the sense of this definition
(defile is a kind of ...) the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
"we got through the pass before it started to snow"Definition 2: spot, stain, or pollute - [verb of change]Samples where defile or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it
Synonyms for defile in the sense of this definition
(defile is a kind of ...) bring shame or dishonor upon
"he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
Samples where defile or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it
Synonyms for defile in the sense of this definition
(defile is a kind of ...) bring shame or dishonor upon
"he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"Definition 3: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically - [verb of contact]Samples where defile or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air
- Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man
Synonyms for defile in the sense of this definition
(defile is a kind of ...) make a spot or mark onto
"The wine spotted the tablecloth" (... is a kind of defile ) tarnish or stain
"a scandal that darkened the family's good name"
Samples where defile or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air
- Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man