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taint vs defile

defile vs taint

taint and defile both are nouns.

taint and defile both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
taint Yes No Yes No
defile Yes No Yes No
As verbs, taint and defile are synonyms defined as:
  • taint and defile: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Other synonyms of taint include cloud, corrupt, sully.
taint (noun) defile (noun)
the state of being contaminated a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
taint (verb) defile (verb)
contaminate with a disease or microorganism spot, stain, or pollute
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Difference between taint and defile

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