verbπShareTo make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul."The graffiti defiles the clean walls of the school. "moralreligionculturephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo vandalize or add inappropriate contents to something considered sacred or special; desecrate"The graffiti artist defiles the historic church with spray paint. "religioncultureartmoralactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."sexmoralactionlawsocietyhumannegativeguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA narrow way or passage, e.g. between mountains."The army advanced slowly through the defiles of the mountain range, wary of ambush. "geographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single file, such as of soldiers."The scout leader warned the hikers about the narrow defiles along the mountain trail, reminding them to proceed carefully, one behind the other. "militarygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the exterior works in order to protect the interior."The enemy focused their artillery on the defiles of the fortress, hoping to break through the outer defenses and reach the inner keep. "militaryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo march in a single file; to file."The class defiles out of the classroom after the bell rings. "militaryactiongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
