Vitiate

usgb/ˈvɪʃieɪt/
verb

To spoil or harm something, reducing its quality or effectiveness.

His drinking problem vitiated the quality of his life.
Visual representation of "vitiate" - To spoil or harm something, reducing its quality or effectiveness.

Often appears as...

  • vitiate the contract
  • vitiate the claim
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Negative Connotation

The word 'vitiate' usually suggests harm or corruption, giving a negative tone.

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A single mistake may vitiate the entire research project.
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Intensity

'Vitiate' implies substantial harm rather than a minor issue.

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Overcooking the vegetables vitiated their nutritional value.
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Not Physical Damage

'Vitiate' often refers to abstract concepts, like processes or conditions, not physical objects.

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Lack of evidence could vitiate the credibility of his testimony.
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