defilement

Example Sentences

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A bad apple might be icky and distasteful, but befouled meat caused a related, but totally distinct, sensation cluster of contamination, queasiness and defilement.

From New York Times

"Children being cross-examined like adults, children who have been traumatized by defilement ... it shouldn't be happening," she said.

From Reuters

Mr. Obama’s protection of Bears Ears attracted massive new attention to the area; Mr. Trump’s wanton elimination of that protection enabled its defilement.

From Washington Post

Authorities said Brennan Thomas, 19, and Dominic McCall, 18, have been arrested on multiple charges, including defilement of a dead body and three related conspiracy charges.

From Washington Times

It's now up to the Senate to sit in judgment on Trump's defilement of the Constitution.

From Salon