defile - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

Synonyms

• defile
• gorge

More generic

• mountain pass
• notch
• pass

Verb

spot, stain, or pollute

Synonyms

• befoul
• defile
• foul
• maculate

More generic

• attaint
• disgrace
• dishonor
• dishonour
• shame

Verb

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

Synonyms

• defile
• maculate
• stain
• sully
• tarnish

More generic

• blob
• blot
• fleck
• spot

More specific

• darken

Verb

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Synonyms

• cloud
• corrupt
• defile
• sully
• taint

More generic

• deflower
• impair
• mar
• spoil
• vitiate

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