defile vs corrupt

corrupt vs defile

defile is a noun but corrupt is not a noun.

defile is not an adjective while corrupt is an adjective.

defile and corrupt both are verbs.

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

As verbs, defile and corrupt are synonyms defined as:

defile and corrupt: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Other synonyms of defile include cloud, sully, taint.

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

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

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

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