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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defiling

/dɪˈfaɪlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does defiling mean?

verb

To make something impure or unclean, or to behave in a way that is considered immoral or unacceptable. To desecrate or profane something.

Example

"The company's actions were defiling the environment and harming local wildlife."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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