defile (v. tr.) Copy link Outline 1. contāmĭno, 1 (usu. in fig. sense)2. inquĭno, 1 (esp. with filth)3. foedo, 14. măcŭlo, commăcŭlo, 15. incesto, 1 • defile (v. tr.): 1. contāmĭno, 1 (usu. in fig. sense): to d. oneself with bloodshed, se sanguine c., Cic.: v. to stain, sully. 2. inquĭno, 1 (esp. with filth): to d. a dress, vestem in., Pl. Fig.: to d. marriage and family and homes, nuptias et genus et domos in., Hor. 3. foedo, 1: v. to befoul, disfigure. 4. măcŭlo, commăcŭlo, 1: v. to stain. 5. incesto, 1: v. to pollute.