defile

Noun
  1. A narrow pass (especially one between mountains) (synset 109286818)
    is a type of: mountain pass, notch, pass - the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
    same as: gorge
Verb
  1. Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon (synset 201540747)
    "sully someone's reputation"
    is a type of: deflower, impair, mar, spoil, vitiate - make imperfect
    same as: cloud, corrupt, sully, taint
  2. Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air;
    Also used metaphorically (synset 201540197)
    "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"; "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man"
    is a type of: blob, blot, fleck, spot - make a spot or mark onto
    subtypes: darken - tarnish or stain
    same as: maculate, stain, sully, tarnish
  3. Spot, stain, or pollute (synset 200493346)
    "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"
    is a type of: attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame - bring shame or dishonor upon
    same as: befoul, foul, maculate

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