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Vitiate

Definition

(formal) To spoil or weaken something, such as a relationship, a process, or a quality, often in a subtle or insidious way. Typically collocates with 'the effect of', 'the validity of', 'the purity of'.

Example Sentences

1The presence of a conflict of interest can vitiate the objectivity of a scientific study.
2Does the use of anonymous sources in journalism vitiate the credibility of news reporting?
3The company's failure to disclose the environmental impact of its operations could vitiate its claim to being a responsible corporate citizen.
4The introduction of a new variable can vitiate the results of an experiment if not properly controlled for.
5There is a risk that the proposed amendment could vitiate the original intent of the legislation, leading to unintended consequences.

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