disfigure

verb
UK: /dɪsˈfɪɡər/
US: /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

  1. To spoil the appearance of something.

    1. The graffiti will disfigure the building.
    2. Vandalism can disfigure public spaces, making them unpleasant for everyone.

  2. To injure someone's face or body, so that their appearance is permanently harmed.

    1. The accident may disfigure her face.
    2. Burns can severely disfigure the skin, requiring extensive medical treatment.

Synonyms

deface ruin damage mar deform spoil blemish
disfigure adjective

  1. Having the appearance spoiled or ruined.

    1. The disfigured statue was removed.
    2. A disfigured hand made everyday tasks challenging for him to complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disfigure" in English means: To spoil the appearance of something., To injure someone's face or body, so that their appearance is permanently harmed..

The phonetic transcription of "disfigure" is /dɪsˈfɪɡər/ in British English and /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disfigure": deface, ruin, damage, mar, deform, spoil, blemish.

Example usage of "disfigure": "The graffiti will disfigure the building.". More examples on the page.