1. (adj) defiled, maculate
morally blemished; stained or impure
Synonyms: defiled, maculate
Antonyms: pure, clean
2. (verb) maculate
spotted or blotched
Synonyms: defiled
Antonyms: pure, clean
3. (verb) tarnish, stain, maculate, sully, defile
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Synonyms: calumniate, maculate, asperse, tarnish, smear, denigrate, slander, defile, corrupt, sully, stain, besmirch, smirch, defame, foul, taint, cloud, befoul
Antonyms: clean, pure
4. (verb) foul, befoul, defile, maculate
spot, stain, or pollute
Synonyms: choke off, maculate, tarnish, foul, clog up, congest, contaminate, clog, defile, pollute, sully, stain, choke, corrupt, taint, cloud, back up, befoul
Antonyms: pure, clean
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