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Yes, defile is playable

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"Defile" Definition

noun

A march in a line.
A narrow gorge or pass that restricts lateral movement, as of troops.
A narrow passage or gorge.

verb-transitive

To debase the pureness or excellence of; corrupt: a country landscape that was defiled by urban sprawl.
To make filthy or dirty; pollute: defile a river with sewage.
To make unclean or unfit for ceremonial use; desecrate: defile a temple.
To profane or sully (a reputation, for example).
To violate the chastity of.

verb-intransitive

To march in single file or in files or columns.

verb

to make unclean or impure as.
To corrupt the purity or perfection of .
To violate the chastity of .
To make physically unclean especially with something unpleasant or contaminating .
To violate the sanctity of .

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