What Does Defile Mean?

In geography, a defile is a narrow pass or gorge between mountains or hills. The term originates from a military description of a route through which troops can march only in a narrow column or with a narrow front. On emerging from a defile into open country, soldiers are said to "debouch".

What does defile mean in Bible terms?

defile Add to list Share. When you defile something, you make it dirty or make it lose its purity. ... If you were to burn a copy of the Bible or spray-paint the walls of a church, it could be said that you defiled the holy book or place.

What is a defile person?

to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase. to violate the chastity of. to make impure for ceremonial use; desecrate. to sully, as a person's reputation.

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