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defilement

 

[ dɪˈfaɪlmənt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

social

The action of spoiling or damaging the purity or quality of something.

Synonyms

contamination, desecration, pollution

Examples of usage

  • Defilement of the environment is a pressing issue in today's society.
  • The defilement of the river by industrial waste has led to severe consequences for the wildlife.
  • The defilement of the sacred site outraged the local community.
Context #2 | Noun

religious

The state of being polluted, especially in a ritual or moral sense.

Synonyms

defamation, impurity

Examples of usage

  • The defilement of the temple required a purification ceremony.
  • He felt a sense of defilement after committing the unethical act.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To spoil or mar the purity or appearance of something.

Synonyms

contaminate, desecrate, taint

Examples of usage

  • She felt that the graffiti defiled the beauty of the historic building.
  • The act of vandalism defiled the peaceful atmosphere of the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "defilement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desejo

🇮🇳 अपवित्रता

🇩🇪 Entweihung

🇮🇩 penodaan

🇺🇦 осквернення

🇵🇱 zbezczeszczenie

🇯🇵 冒涜 (bōtoku)

🇫🇷 profanation

🇪🇸 profanación

🇹🇷 kirletme

🇰🇷 더럽힘 (deoreobhim)

🇸🇦 تدنيس (tadnis)

🇨🇿 znesvěcení

🇸🇰 znesvätenie

🇨🇳 亵渎 (xièdú)

🇸🇮 oskrunitev

🇮🇸 vanhelgun

🇰🇿 қасиетсіздендіру

🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფა

🇦🇿 müqəddəsliyi pozma

🇲🇽 profanación

Word origin

The word 'defilement' originated from Middle English and Old French, ultimately deriving from the Latin word 'defilare' meaning 'to trample on' or 'to violate'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both physical and moral aspects of pollution and desecration.

See also: defiler.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,368, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.