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Befoul

To make foul; to soil.

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Attaint 76% connected

To attain; to get act; to hit.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Disgrace 76% connected

The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dishonor 76% connected

Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shame 76% connected

A painful sensation excited by a consciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of having done something which injures reputation, or of the exposure of t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Defilement 74% connected

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.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Defilement 74% connected

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.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Polluter 74% connected

One who pollutes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Polluter 74% connected

One who pollutes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Defile 92% connected

To march off in a line, file by file; to file off.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Foul 92% connected

A bird.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Maculate 92% connected

To spot; to stain; to blur.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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