defile vs deflower
deflower vs defiledefile is a noun but deflower is not a noun.
defile and deflower both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| defile | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| deflower | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
deflower is a hypernym of
defile; that is, deflower is a
word with a broader meaning than defile:
- defile: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
- deflower: make imperfect
| defile (noun) | deflower (noun) |
|---|---|
| a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) |
| defile (verb) | deflower (verb) |
|---|---|
| spot, stain, or pollute | make imperfect |
| make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | deprive of virginity |
| place under suspicion or cast doubt upon |
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