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deflower
[ dih-flou-er ]
verb (used with object)
- to deprive (a woman) of virginity.
- to despoil of beauty, freshness, sanctity, etc.
- to deprive or strip of flowers:
The deer had deflowered an entire section of the garden.
deflower
/ diːˈflaʊə /
verb
- to deprive of virginity, esp by rupturing the hymen through sexual intercourse
- to despoil of beauty, innocence, etc; mar; violate
- to rob or despoil of flowers
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Derived Forms
- deˈflowerer, noun
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- de·flower·er noun
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Example Sentences
Individual inspiration was a sacred thing, which reality with its rules and prejudices could only spoil and deflower.
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In Poland, the noblemen arrogated the right to deflower any maid they pleased, and a hundred lashes were given him who complained.
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For she deliberately sent down to the beach her daughter, who was of marriageable age, and prompted her father to deflower her.
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