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DEFILED Synonyms

There are 32 synonyms of the word defiled. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word defiled. (close relations)
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adulterated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• mixed with impurities

contaminated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• corrupted by contact or association

adjective satellite

• rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution

corrupted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• ruined in character or quality

debased
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• mixed with impurities

• lowered in value

• ruined in character or quality

desecrated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• treated with disrespect and contempt

impure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• combined with extraneous elements

• (used of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene

• having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws

polluted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution

soiled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

spoiled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

• (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition

tainted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• touched by rot or decay

unclean
adjectiveadj
adjective

• soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

• having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws

besmirched
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

sullied
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)

• French statesman (1560-1641)

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

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

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

tarnished
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

verb

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

sully
verbv
noun

• United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)

• French statesman (1560-1641)

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

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

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

maculate
verbv
adjective satellite

• morally blemished; stained or impure

• spotted or blotched

verb

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

• spot, stain, or pollute

befoul
verbv
verb

• spot, stain, or pollute

cloud
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

• a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

• out of touch with reality

• a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

• suspicion affecting your reputation

• a group of many things in the air or on the ground

verb

• make overcast or cloudy

• make less visible or unclear

• billow up in the form of a cloud

• make gloomy or depressed

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• make less clear

• colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

• make milky or dull

contaminate
verbv
verb

• make impure

• make radioactive by adding radioactive material

corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

Best Hypernyms For DEFILED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for defiled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
attaint blob blot deflower disgrace dishonor dishonour fleck impair mar notch pass shame spoil spot vitiate
Phrases (1)
mountain pass

Alternatives for ADULTERATED

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