n. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: CONTAMINATE 1, pollute, soil, taint
Related Words: desecrate, profane; befoul, dirty, foul, sully, tarnish
Contrasted Words: consecrate, hallow
Antonyms: cleanse; purify
2
Synonyms: RAPE , deflorate, deflower, force, outrage, ravish, spoil, violate
Related Words: dishonor, shame, soil, sully
3
Synonyms: TAINT 1, besmear, besmirch, discolor, smear, soil, stain, sully, tar, tarnish