defile in Dutch
defile in Dutch is engte, verontreinigen, bevuilen — defile means to make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
defile in Dutch
engte
A narrow passage or way (originally (military) , one which soldiers could only march through in a single file or line), especially a narrow gorge or pass between mountains.
verontreinigen
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.
bevuilen
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.
bezoedelen
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.
onrein maken
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.
ontreinigen
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.
What does "defile" mean?
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verb To make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
"Vandals defiled the ancient temple with spray paint."
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noun A narrow gorge or pass, originally one narrow enough for soldiers to march through only in single file.
"The convoy moved slowly through a rocky defile in the mountains."
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defile in a sentence
- Vandals defiled the ancient temple with spray paint.
- She felt his lies had defiled the memory of their friendship.
- The convoy moved slowly through a rocky defile in the mountains.
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What is "defile" in Dutch?
"defile" in Dutch is engte, verontreinigen, bevuilen. defile means: To make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
How do you use "defile" in a sentence?
Example: "Vandals defiled the ancient temple with spray paint." In Dutch, "defile" is engte, verontreinigen, bevuilen.
Are there other ways to say "defile" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "defile": engte, verontreinigen, bevuilen, bezoedelen, onrein maken, ontreinigen.
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