1noun
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
01 Word definition
defile
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is DEFILE a word?
Yes. DEFILE is a 6-letter noun. a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-F-I-L-EHow do you spell DEFILE?
DEFILE contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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2verb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
“sully someone's reputation”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗gorgesullycorrupttaintcloud
02 Letter breakdown
How is DEFILE spelled?
D1E2F3I4L5E6
03 Word-game status
Can you play DEFILE?
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About DEFILE.
How do you spell DEFILE?
DEFILE is spelled D-E-F-I-L-E. It contains 6 letters.