deflorate

/ˌdɛfləˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive someone of their virginity, especially before marriage; to cause a flower to lose its petals

“The scandal surrounding the celebrity’s leaked photos threatened to deflorate her reputation.”

2. verb

to cause something to lose its freshness or potency, especially a flower or a herb

“The cold winter weather began to deflorate the once-vibrant garden.”

Synonyms

  • deflower
  • deprive
  • spoil

Antonyms

  • preserve
  • protect