defile vs disgrace

defile and disgrace both are nouns.

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

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

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

defile (noun)	disgrace (noun)
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)	a state of dishonor

defile (verb)	disgrace (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute	damage the reputation of
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically	reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon	bring shame or dishonor upon