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DEFILES

/dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫz/

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
F 4/4
I 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of DEFILES

verb

To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.

verb

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."

verb

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."

noun

A narrow way or passage, e.g. between mountains.

noun

A single file, such as of soldiers.

noun

The act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the exterior works in order to protect the interior.

verb

To march in a single file; to file.

Synonyms of DEFILES

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Antonyms of DEFILES

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Examples of DEFILES 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

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is DEFILES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEFILES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEFILES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for DEFILES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter defiles Total
Scrabble 2141111 11
WWF 2141211 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFILES

100 words from the letters in DEFILES

How to Use DEFILES in Word Games

DEFILES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DEFILES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFILES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEFILES

What does DEFILES mean?
DEFILES is a verb. To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.
Is DEFILES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFILES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFILES worth in Scrabble?
DEFILES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFILES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEFILES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEFILES?
Synonyms of DEFILES include: contaminate, pollute, spoil, sully, desecrate, profane. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.