Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Morally blemished; stained or impure: Describes something that has been made unclean, corrupted, or dishonored, especially in a moral, spiritual, or ceremonial sense. It implies a loss of purity or sanctity.

Usage

The word "defiled" is used to describe a state of contamination or corruption. It is often applied in contexts involving: * Moral or spiritual purity (e.g., a defiled reputation, a defiled temple). * Physical cleanliness in a ceremonial or sacred sense (e.g., a defiled altar). * It carries a strong negative connotation of violation and desecration.

Examples

• The ancient tomb was defiled by grave robbers.
• He felt his honor had been defiled by the false accusations.
• According to their customs, the sacred spring was considered defiled after the battle.

Advanced Usage

• "to be defiled": to be in a state of having been violated or made impure.
  • The sanctuary was defiled by the invading army.
• "to feel defiled": to feel personally violated or morally stained.
  • After the theft, she felt defiled in her own home.

Variants and Related Words

• Defile (verb): To make unclean or impure; to violate the sanctity of.
  • They warned not to defile the holy ground.
• Defilement (noun): The act of defiling or the state of being defiled.
  • The defilement of the monument caused public outrage.

Synonyms

• Desecrated: Treated with violent disrespect, especially towards something sacred.
• Sullied: Tarnished or made dirty, especially a reputation.
• Contaminated: Made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
• Profaned: Treated (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect.

Antonyms

• Pure: Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material; free of moral fault.
• Sacred: Connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
• Unblemished: Not damaged or marked in any way; perfect.

Adjective

1. morally blemished; stained or impure