Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deface
verb
/dɪˈfeɪs/
Definition
To spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially in a way that makes it less attractive or valuable.
Examples
- He was arrested for defacing public property.
- Artists often worry about their work being defaced by vandalism.
- She used paint to deface the old billboard.
Meaning
Deface means to damage or ruin the appearance of an object, structure, or image.
Synonyms
- vandalize
- damage
- mar
- spoiling
