Definition: a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
Similar words: pass, mountain pass, notch
Definition: the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
Usage: we got through the pass before it started to snow
Synonyms: foul, maculate, defile, befoul
Definition: spot, stain, or pollute
Usage: The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it
Similar words: disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame, attaint
Definition: bring shame or dishonor upon
Usage: he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
Synonyms: maculate, tarnish, sully, defile, stain
Definition: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Usage: The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air; Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man
Similar words: blob, blot, spot, fleck
Definition: make a spot or mark onto
Usage: The wine spotted the tablecloth
Synonyms: corrupt, defile, sully, taint, cloud
Definition: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Usage: sully someone's reputation
Similar words: deflower, impair, vitiate, mar, spoil
Definition: make imperfect
Usage: nothing marred her beauty