DEFILE
/dɪˈfaɪl/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of DEFILE
To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.
To vandalize or add inappropriate contents to something considered sacred or special; desecrate
"To urinate on someone's grave is an example of a way to defile it."
To deprive or ruin someone's (sexual) purity or chastity, often not consensually; stain; tarnish; mar; rape
"The serial rapist kidnapped and defiled a six-year-old girl."
A narrow way or passage, e.g. between mountains.
A single file, such as of soldiers.
The act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the exterior works in order to protect the interior.
To march in a single file; to file.
Synonyms of DEFILE
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Examples of DEFILE in a Sentence
- "To urinate on someone's grave is an example of a way to defile it."
- "The serial rapist kidnapped and defiled a six-year-old girl."
Word Details
Is DEFILE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEFILE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEFILE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEFILE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | f | i | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFILE
50 words from the letters in DEFILE
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How to Use DEFILE in Word Games
DEFILE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DEFILE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
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