corrupt vs defile

defile vs corrupt

corrupt is not a noun while defile is a noun.

corrupt is an adjective but defile is not an adjective.

corrupt and defile both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
corrupt	No	Yes	Yes	No
defile	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, corrupt and defile are synonyms defined as:

corrupt and defile: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Other synonyms of corrupt include cloud, sully, taint.

corrupt (noun)	defile (noun)
	a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

corrupt (adjective)	defile (adjective)
lacking in integrity
not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
containing errors or alterations
touched by rot or decay

corrupt (verb)	defile (verb)
alter from the original	spot, stain, or pollute
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon	make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence	place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

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