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| de·file [ di fl ] (past and past participle de·filed, present participle de·fil·ing, 3rd person present singular de·files) |
transitive verb |
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1. corrupt something: to corrupt or ruin something
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formal
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2. damage reputation: to damage somebody's reputation or good name
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3. destroy sanctity of something: to make a holy or sacred thing or place no longer fit for ceremonial use
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4. pollute something: to make something dirty or polluted
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formal
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5. deprive woman of virginity: to be the first man to have sexual intercourse with a woman, usually outside marriage
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archaic
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| [14th century. Alteration of French defouler "trample" < fouler "trample under foot"] |
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  de·file·ment noun |
| de·fil·er noun |
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