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