defiled vs maculate
maculate vs defileddefiled and maculate both are adjectives.
defiled is not a verb while maculate is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| defiled | No | Yes | No | No |
| maculate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
As adjectives,
defiled and maculate
are synonyms defined as:
- defiled and maculate: morally blemished; stained or impure
| defiled (adjective) | maculate (adjective) |
|---|---|
| morally blemished; stained or impure | spotted or blotched |
| morally blemished; stained or impure |
| defiled (verb) | maculate (verb) |
|---|---|
| spot, stain, or pollute | |
| make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically |
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