defile vs attaint

defile is a noun but attaint is not a noun.

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

As verbs, attaint is a hypernym of defile; that is, attaint is a word with a broader meaning than defile:

Other hypernyms of defile include disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame.

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

defile (verb)	attaint (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute	condemn by attainder
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically	bring shame or dishonor upon
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon