vitiate
/vaɪˈɪeɪt/ or /vaɪˈɪeɪt/Definitions
1. verb
to spoil or render something ineffective or useless
“The bad weather vitiated the entire camping trip, making it impossible to enjoy the outdoors.”
2. verb
to corrupt or taint something, especially morally or ethically
“The scandal vitiated the company’s reputation, leading to a significant loss of business.”
3. noun
a quality or state that spoils or renders something ineffective or useless
“The heat and humidity created a vitiate that made it difficult to work outside.”