Deface

usgb/dɪˈfeɪs/
verb

To spoil the surface or appearance of something.

Vandals had defaced the statue in the town square.
Visual representation of "deface" - To spoil the surface or appearance of something

Often appears as...

  • deface property
  • deface a monument

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Disapproving

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Negative Action

Deface conveys a strong negative action often involving public or private property.

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The cafe owner was upset to find someone had defaced the mural.
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Irreversible Damage

The act of defacing can sometimes cause permanent damage, affecting the item's value or function.

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They defaced the library books so badly they couldn't be borrowed again.
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