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defile - Dictionary definition and meaning for defile

DEFILE

(noun) a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
synonyms : gorge
(verb) spot, stain, or pollute
"The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"
synonyms : befoul , foul , maculate
(verb) make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
"The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air", "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man"
synonyms : maculate , stain , sully , tarnish
(verb) place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
"sully someone's reputation"
synonyms : cloud , corrupt , sully , taint

Mnemonics for defile

(Tag: ) If you (de)FILE a case against him you will tarnish his image.
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(Tag: ) file- take this as fillings, iron fillings are generally harmful to the atmosphere,they pollute,make filthy and add a lot of dirt to the environment.
added by sriharisharma Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) DEFILE=DE+FILE...FILE rhymes with FAIL.so if U FAIL in DE exams u SHOW DISRESPECT FOR THE PLACE OF WORSHIP,prayers alone wont suffice
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