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deflower

/dɪˈflaʊ.ər/

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verb

/dɪˈflaʊ.ər/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий лишить женщину девственности, часто используемый в историческом или литературном контексте.

An archaic verb meaning to deprive a woman of her virginity, often used in historical or literary contexts.

  1. Deprive of virginityC2formal

    To take away a person's virginity, typically used in a historical or literary context.

    ruЛишить девственности

    • The ancient text described how the warrior would deflower his bride.
    • In some cultures, rituals were performed to deflower young women.
    • The novel's plot involved a character who was deflowered against her will.

    Synonymsdebauchravishviolate

  2. Make imperfectC2formal

    To spoil or damage something, making it less perfect or pure.

    ruИспортить

    • The vandal's actions deflowered the beauty of the ancient monument.
    • His careless remarks deflowered the harmony of the meeting.
    • The once pristine landscape was deflowered by industrial development.

    Synonymsblemishcorruptdamagedefileimpairmarspoilsullytainttarnish

    Antonymsimproveperfectpurifyrestore

Forms
  • deflowered past participle
  • deflowered past simple
  • deflowering present participle
  • deflowers third person singular
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