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defiles

/dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫz/

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verb

Profanar, contaminar

To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.

Examples :

"The graffiti defiles the clean walls of the school. "

El grafiti profana las limpias paredes de la escuela.

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verb

Profanar, ultrajar

To vandalize or add inappropriate contents to something considered sacred or special; desecrate

Examples :

"The graffiti artist defiles the historic church with spray paint. "

El artista de graffiti profana la iglesia histórica con pintura en aerosol.

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verb

Profanar, mancillar, violar

To deprive or ruin someone's (sexual) purity or chastity, often not consensually; stain; tarnish; mar; rape

Examples :

"The serial rapist kidnapped and defiled a six-year-old girl."

El violador en serie secuestró y violó a una niña de seis años.

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noun

Desfiladero, paso estrecho

A narrow way or passage, e.g. between mountains.

Examples :

"The army advanced slowly through the defiles of the mountain range, wary of ambush. "

El ejército avanzó lentamente por los desfiladeros de la cordillera, cauteloso ante una emboscada.

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noun

Fila, columna

A single file, such as of soldiers.

Examples :

"The scout leader warned the hikers about the narrow defiles along the mountain trail, reminding them to proceed carefully, one behind the other. "

El jefe de los exploradores advirtió a los excursionistas sobre las estrechas filas a lo largo del sendero de montaña, recordándoles que avanzaran con cuidado, uno detrás de otro.

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noun

Desfiladero

The act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the exterior works in order to protect the interior.

Examples :

"The enemy focused their artillery on the defiles of the fortress, hoping to break through the outer defenses and reach the inner keep. "

El enemigo concentró su artillería en el desfiladero de la fortaleza, con la esperanza de romper las defensas exteriores y llegar a la torre del homenaje interior.

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verb

Desfilar, marchar en fila

To march in a single file; to file.

Examples :

"The class defiles out of the classroom after the bell rings. "

La clase desfila fuera del aula después de que suena la campana.

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