deface

verb
UK: /dɪˈfeɪs/
US: /dəˈfeɪs/

  1. To damage the surface of something, especially in public place.

    1. Someone tried to deface the statue with paint.
    2. The vandals deface public property by spraying graffiti on walls.

  2. To spoil or ruin the appearance of something, making it ugly or unpleasant.

    1. Don't deface your book with doodles, keep it neat.
    2. Pollution can deface the natural beauty of the landscape irreversibly.

Synonyms

damage mar disfigure spoil vandalize

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deface" in English means: To damage the surface of something, especially in public place., To spoil or ruin the appearance of something, making it ugly or unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "deface" is /dɪˈfeɪs/ in British English and /dəˈfeɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deface": damage, mar, disfigure, spoil, vandalize.

Example usage of "deface": "Someone tried to deface the statue with paint.". More examples on the page.