Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vitiate
verb
/ˈvɪʃiˌeɪt/
Definition
To reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of something; to impair or spoil.
Examples
- The excessive noise vitiated our ability to concentrate.
- Her actions vitiated the agreement between the parties.
- The evidence presented in court did not vitiate the defendant’s claim of innocence.
Meaning
Vitiate means to make something defective or invalid. It can refer to weakening an argument, compromising quality, or rendering an agreement null.
Synonyms
- impeach
- invalidate
- corrupt
- spoil
- debase
