attaint vs defile
defile vs attaintattaint is not a noun while defile is a noun.
attaint and defile both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| attaint | No | No | Yes | No |
| defile | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
defile is a hyponym of
attaint; that is, defile is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
attaint:
- attaint: bring shame or dishonor upon
- defile: spot, stain, or pollute
| attaint (noun) | defile (noun) |
|---|---|
| a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) |
| attaint (verb) | defile (verb) |
|---|---|
| condemn by attainder | spot, stain, or pollute |
| bring shame or dishonor upon | make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically |
| place under suspicion or cast doubt upon |
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