defiles

Noun

• a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
• plural of defile

Verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
• spot, stain, or pollute
• third-person singular simple present indicative of defile

Synonyms

befoul, cloud, corrupt, defile, foul, gorge, maculate, stain, sully, taint, tarnish