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- DictionaryDe·file·ment/dəˈfīlm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. the action of defiling or the state of being defiled: "the heinous defilement of their most sacred site"
the action of spoiling something or someone so that that thing or person is less beautiful or pure: People were furious at this defilement of the countryside. Nobody could prevent this defilement of sacred ground. See. defile. Fewer examples. A Buddhist practitioner tries to purify his mind of all kinds of defilement.
Defilement definition, the act of making something foul, dirty, or unclean:Humankind's destruction and defilement of the natural environment is seriously endangering the continuation of life on this planet. See more.
1. To make filthy or dirty; pollute: defile a river with sewage. 2. To debase the pureness or excellence of; corrupt: a country landscape that was defiled by urban sprawl. 3. To profane or sully (a reputation, for example). 4. To make unclean or unfit for ceremonial use; desecrate: defile a temple. 5.
Defilement definition: the act of making something foul, dirty, or unclean. See examples of DEFILEMENT used in a sentence.
4 days ago · defilement. Other forms: defilements. Definitions of defilement. noun. the state of being polluted. synonyms: befoulment, pollution. see more.
Definition of defilement noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to spoil something or someone so that that thing or person is less beautiful or pure: It's a shame that such a beautiful area has been defiled by a garbish dump. The soldiers deliberately defiled all the holy places. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Making things dirty & untidy. blacken. clutter something up. contaminate. dirty. foul.
