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- [dih-fahyl]
- /dɪˈfaɪl/
- /dɪˈfaɪlmənt/
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- [dih-fahyl]
- /dɪˈfaɪl/
Definitions of defilement word
- verb with object defilement to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase. 1
- verb with object defilement to violate the chastity of. 1
- verb with object defilement to make impure for ceremonial use; desecrate. 1
- verb with object defilement to sully, as a person's reputation. 1
- noun defilement The action of defiling or the state of being defiled. 1
- noun defilement The act of defiling. 0
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Origin of defilement
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English defilen, defelen, alteration of defoilen (by association with filen to file3) < Anglo-French, Old French defouler to trample on, violate; compare Old English befȳlan to befoul
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Parts of speech for Defilement
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defilement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
defilement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defilement
noun defilement
- debasement — Debasement is the action of reducing the value or quality of something.
- corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
- contamination — the act or process of contaminating or the state of being contaminated
- befoul — to make dirty or foul; soil; defile
- violation — the act of violating.
Antonyms for defilement
noun defilement
- purification — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
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