defilement

Definitions

The act of making something foul, dirty, or polluted.

The desecration or violation of something sacred or pure.

The state of being morally corrupted or debased.

Examples

The ancient ruins were protected from any form of defilement by the local community.

He felt a deep sense of spiritual defilement after betraying his closest friend.

Synonyms

pollution contamination desecration impurity taint corruption debasement

Antonyms

purification sanctification cleansing sanctity purity holiness virtue