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defilement

/dɪˈfaɪlmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does defilement mean?

noun

The act of making something or someone impure or unclean, or a state of being impure or unclean. A stain or blemish on one's character or reputation.

Example

"The company's reputation suffered a defilement after the scandal broke."

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