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defiled

[dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.65 in modern English

Syllables
de-filed
IPA
[dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd]
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Impure; dirty.

verb

simple past and past participle of defile

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: [dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd]

Inflected Forms

more defiled (comparative) most defiled (superlative)

Derived Forms

defiledness undefiled

Frequently Paired Words

sullied tainted

Synonyms

impure dirty polluted contaminated desecrated tarnished maculate

Questions

How do you pronounce defiled?
The recorded pronunciation is [dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd].
What does defiled mean?
Impure; dirty.

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