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Definition of Defilement
1. Noun. The state of being polluted.
Exact synonyms: Befoulment, Pollution
Generic synonyms: Dirtiness, Uncleanness
Derivative terms: Befoul, Defile, Pollute
Generic synonyms: Dirtiness, Uncleanness
Derivative terms: Befoul, Defile, Pollute
Definition of Defilement
1. n. The protection of the interior walls of a fortification from an enfilading fire, as by covering them, or by a high parapet on the exposed side.
2. n. The act of defiling, or state of being defiled, whether physically or morally; pollution; foulness; dirtiness; uncleanness.
Definition of Defilement
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Medical Definition of Defilement
1. The act of defiling, or state of being defiled, whether physically or morally; pollution; foulness; dirtiness; uncleanness. "Defilements of the flesh." (Hopkins) "The chaste can not rake into such filth without danger of defilement." (Addison) Origin: From Defile. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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