Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disfigure

verb
/dɪsˈfɪɡ.jər/
Definition
To spoil the appearance of someone or something.
Examples
  • The accident left a scar that disfigured his face.
  • Vandalism can disfigure public properties and monuments.
  • She was worried that the surgery might disfigure her appearance.
Meaning
Disfigure means to alter the appearance of an object or person in a way that is unattractive or blemished.
Synonyms
  • Mar
  • Deface
  • Scar
  • Beautify (antonym)