transitive verb
1. to make unclean, foul, or filthy.
The food pantry was defiled by rats.
2. to destroy the perfection or purity of.
Clusters of billboards defiled the pristine landscape.
3. to dishonor or disgrace; sully.
Malicious rumors defiled his good name.
4. to violate the sacredness of; desecrate.
The soldiers defiled and sacked the temple.
5. to violate the chastity of.
The invaders defiled the young village maidens.