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Definition of defiler

defiler

/dɪˈfaɪ.lɚ/
de · fil · er
Plural:defilers
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• noun

1

A person or thing that pollutes, corrupts, or desecrates something pure, sacred, or respected.

Example

"Ancient inscriptions warned that any defiler of the sacred temple would face severe banishment."

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• Rhymes for defiler

• Nearby Words

defier
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defilement
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definable
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb defile and the agentive suffix -er. The verb defile arose as a blend of Old French defouler ('to trample down, violate') and Old English fylan ('to make foul or dirty').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Defiler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/defiler
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