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Defile
Moral Implications![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Using 'defile' suggests a strong moral judgment about the action. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/F1WmEb9MpnaQtvlqn88e6xbCxY.webp)
Gravity of Action![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Defile' indicates an action that seriously harms purity or cleanliness. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/VzlrcjCAcyJabMVS4hQ6EdYzi2E.webp)
Not Physical Only![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
While often physical, 'defile' can refer to intangible things like honor or air quality. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/ttVv407xACVX9wMPwOQkhQDoKbY.webp)