vitiate
UK/'viʃieit/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To impair or spoil the quality or effectiveness of something; to corrupt morally; to make legally invalid.
使变质；使堕落；使失效
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvitiroot
+
ateto make, having
=vitiate
Common Collocations
- 1.vitiate the claim破坏论据
- 2.vitiate evidence使失效
- 3.vitiate the argument损害声誉
Example Sentences
- 1.
Corruption can vitiate even the most well-intentioned policies within government.
- 2.
Her testimony would vitiate the defendant's alibi if presented in court.
- 3.
Personal scandal has the power to vitiate one's professional reputation.