defiling

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something unclean or pollute it, especially by sexual misconduct.

  - "The priest was defiled by the sacrilegious act."
  - "The temple was defiled by the invading army."
  - "The river was defiled by industrial waste."

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Antonyms

clean , purify , sanctify

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Synonyms

contaminate , pollute , spoil , sully , desecrate , profane , ravish , violate , vitiate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defiling
pile , smile , file , vile , wile

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Variants

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defile , defiled , defilement , defilements , defiler , defilers , defiles , defiling

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Etymology

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The word 'defile' comes from the Latin word 'defilare', which means 'to make unclean' or 'to pollute'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'defile' is often used in religious contexts to describe the desecration of sacred places or objects.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that defiling a grave can bring bad luck or even curse the living.

3. Defiling is a common theme in horror and thriller movies, where it is often used to create a sense of fear and disgust.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desecration: The act of defiling something sacred or holy is also known as desecration.

2. Profanation: Defiling something is also referred to as profanation, which means making something sacred or holy common or unholy.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'defiling' is often used to describe the desecration or violation of something sacred or pure. For instance, in William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth speaks of 'defiling' her hands with blood.

How to Memorize "defiling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a temple or a sacred place being invaded and desecrated.
   - Visualize something pure and uncontaminated being made unclean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defile' with the concept of making something unclean or polluted.
   - Think of the word 'desecration' when you see or hear the word 'defile'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'defile' means 'to make unclean' or 'to pollute'.
   - Think of the word 'filth' to help remember the meaning of 'defile'.

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