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maculate vs defile

defile vs maculate

maculate is not a noun while defile is a noun.

maculate is an adjective but defile is not an adjective.

maculate and defile both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maculate No Yes Yes No
defile Yes No Yes No
As verbs, maculate and defile are synonyms defined as:
  • maculate and defile: spot, stain, or pollute
Other synonyms of maculate include befoul, foul.
As verbs, maculate and defile are synonyms defined as:
  • maculate and defile: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Other synonyms of maculate include stain, sully, tarnish.
maculate (noun) defile (noun)
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
maculate (adjective) defile (adjective)
spotted or blotched
morally blemished; stained or impure
maculate (verb) defile (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute spot, stain, or pollute
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Difference between maculate and defile

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