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defile

/dɪˈfaɪl/ verb · British & US
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What does defile mean?

verb

To make something dirty or impure; to spoil or ruin something. To march through or over something, especially in a disorderly or destructive manner.

Example

"The army's advance defiled the village, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake."

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