Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defaced
verb
/dɪˈfeɪst/
Definition
To spoil the surface or appearance of something, usually by damaging or altering it.
Examples
- The wall was defaced with graffiti.
- She found the painting had been defaced during the protest.
- The important document was defaced, rendering it useless.
Meaning
Defaced refers to the act of damaging or vandalizing the appearance of an object, like a work of art, property, or document.
Synonyms
- vandalized
- damaged
- spoiled
- marred
