vitiate (Meaning)
vitiate (v)
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
make imperfect
take away the legal force of or render ineffective
vitiate (v. t.)
To make vicious, faulty, or imperfect; to render defective; to injure the substance or qualities of; to impair; to contaminate; to spoil; as, exaggeration vitiates a style of writing; sewer gas vitiates the air.
To cause to fail of effect, either wholly or in part; to make void; to destroy, as the validity or binding force of an instrument or transaction; to annul; as, any undue influence exerted on a jury vitiates their verdict; fraud vitiates a contract.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vitiate
vitiate Sentence Examples
- The contract was vitiate due to fraud and misrepresentation.
- The warranty became vitiate when the product malfunctioned.
- The offer was vitiate because it violated public policy.
- An undocumented immigrant's status can vitiate their ability to obtain employment.
- The testimony of a biased witness can vitiate the credibility of a case.
- A criminal conviction can vitiate a person's civil rights.
- The discovery of undisclosed information can vitiate a previously made agreement.
- A physical disability can vitiate a person's ability to perform certain tasks.
- Excessive use of alcohol can vitiate a person's judgment.
- A technical error in a legal document can vitiate its validity.
FAQs About the word vitiate
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality, make imperfect, take away the legal force of or render ineffectiveTo make vicious, faulty, or imperfect; to re
taint, stain, poison, spoil, darken, mar, smear, sully, besmirch, blacken
cleanse, cleanse, elevate, elevate,purify, purify, uplift,magnify, dignify, magnify
The contract was vitiate due to fraud and misrepresentation.
The warranty became vitiate when the product malfunctioned.
The offer was vitiate because it violated public policy.
An undocumented immigrant's status can vitiate their ability to obtain employment.
