defiled

Meaning 1: Geography

A narrow pass or gorge between mountains, often restricting movement.

Examples

• The troops were ambushed in the narrow defile.
• They navigated the treacherous defile with great care.

Meaning 2: Action

To spoil the purity or sanctity of something; to desecrate.

Examples

• The graffiti seemed to defile the ancient monument.
• He felt that his actions would defile his family's honor.

Meaning 3: Action

To make or become unclean; to pollute.

Examples

• The oil spill continued to defile the river.
• He refused to defile his hands with such a dirty task.

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪl/

How to Use defiled

defile between (prepositional phrase)

A narrow pass situated between two geographical features. — "The path led through a defile between two steep cliffs."

defile of (prepositional phrase)

A narrow pass belonging to or characterized by a specific geographical feature. — "They entered the defile of the great canyon."

Synonyms of defiled

Words with a similar meaning to defiled:

• gorge
• pass
• canyon
• ravine

Antonyms of defiled

Words with the opposite meaning to defiled:

• plain
• expanse