defile
de-file
verb
To make something sacred or pure dirty, impure, or no longer respected.
"Vandals sought to defile the ancient monument."
noun
A narrow passage or gorge, especially one through which troops can march.
"The army marched through the mountain defile."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: tarnish, maculate, sully, stain, foul, befoul, cloud, taint, corrupt, gorge