English Synonym Finder

defiled

Definitions

To make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute.

To violate the sanctity or purity of something; desecrate.

To sully or tarnish the reputation or honor of someone.

Examples

The ancient temple was defiled by vandals who spray-painted graffiti on the sacred walls.

He felt that his reputation had been defiled by the malicious rumors spread by his rivals.

Synonyms

polluted tainted corrupted sullied profaned violated debased

Antonyms

purified sanctified cleansed hallowed consecrated venerated pristine