Definition of Defile

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Defile

To march off in a line, file by file; to file off.

Same as Defilade.

Any narrow passage or gorge in which troops can march only in a file, or with a narrow front; a long, narrow pass between hills, rocks, etc.

The act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the exterior works in order to protect the interior. See Defilade.

To make foul or impure; to make filthy; to dirty; to befoul; to pollute.

To soil or sully; to tarnish, as reputation; to taint.

To injure in purity of character; to corrupt.

To corrupt the chastity of; to debauch; to violate.

To make ceremonially unclean; to pollute.

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Defile Translations

defile in Dutch is ontwijden, profaneren, ontheiligen
defile in German is defilieren
defile in Latin is maculo
defile in Spanish is desfiladero
defile in Swedish is orena, defilera

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