defile
de|file /dɪf'aɪl/ (defiles defiling defiled)
1 [VERB] V n
To defile something that people think is important or holy means to do something to it or say something about it which is offensive. (LITERARY)
He had defiled the sacred name of the Holy Prophet.
2 [N-COUNT]
A defile is a very narrow valley or passage, usually through mountains. (FORMAL)
= pass
1 [VERB] V n
To defile something that people think is important or holy means to do something to it or say something about it which is offensive. (LITERARY)
He had defiled the sacred name of the Holy Prophet.
2 [N-COUNT]
A defile is a very narrow valley or passage, usually through mountains. (FORMAL)
= pass