defiled Meaning & Definition
What Does Defiled Mean?
As an adjective, defiled means Impure; dirty. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of defile. As a verb, it means To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.
Quick Facts About Defiled
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd/ |
| Synonyms | maculate, impure and unclean |
| Antonyms | clean, purify and sanctify |
| Comparative / superlative | more defiled, most defiled |
Defiled Definition (Adjective)
- Impure; dirty.
Defiled as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of defile
Verb
- To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.
- To vandalize or add inappropriate contents to something considered sacred or special; desecrate
To urinate on someone's grave is an example of a way to defile it.
- To deprive or ruin someone's (sexual) purity or chastity, often not consensually; stain; tarnish; mar; rape
The serial rapist kidnapped and defiled a six-year-old girl.
Verb
- To march in a single file; to file.
Synonyms of Defiled
Defiled synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Defiled
Defiled in a Sentence
To urinate on someone's grave is an example of a way to defile it.
The serial rapist kidnapped and defiled a six-year-old girl.
Word Forms & Grammar
defiled (comparative more defiled, superlative most defiled)
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Words That Rhyme With Defiled
Frequently Asked Questions About Defiled
Is defiled an adjective or a verb?
Defiled is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for defiled?
Words with a similar meaning to defiled include maculate, impure and unclean. See the full list of defiled synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of defiled?
The comparative form is more defiled and the superlative form is most defiled.