deface (Meaning)
deface (v)
mar or spoil the appearance of
deface (v. t.)
To destroy or mar the face or external appearance of; to disfigure; to injure, spoil, or mar, by effacing or obliterating important features or portions of; as, to deface a monument; to deface an edifice; to deface writing; to deface a note, deed, or bond; to deface a record.
To destroy; to make null.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deface
deface Sentence Examples
- Vandals attempted to deface the historic monument by spray-painting graffiti on its surface.
- The library was shocked to find that someone had tried to deface the rare manuscripts with ink.
- It is a criminal offense to deface public property with unauthorized markings.
- The artist felt a sense of outrage when they discovered that someone had attempted to deface their mural overnight.
- Protesters were careful not to deface the statue during their demonstration, opting instead for peaceful protest.
- Efforts to deface political posters during the election campaign were met with swift condemnation from both sides.
- The authorities took immediate action to prevent vandals from trying to deface the newly constructed bridge.
- Students were reminded of the consequences of attempting to deface school property.
- The culprits responsible for trying to deface the historic landmark were apprehended by the police.
- Volunteers worked tirelessly to remove the graffiti and deface from the community center's walls.
FAQs About the word deface
mar or spoil the appearance ofTo destroy or mar the face or external appearance of; to disfigure; to injure, spoil, or mar, by effacing or obliterating importan
demolish, violate, smash,vandalize, ruin, destroy, wreck,damage, impair, trash
protect, preserve, protect, preserve, save, save, build, conserve,conserve, build
Vandals attempted to deface the historic monument by spray-painting graffiti on its surface.
The library was shocked to find that someone had tried to deface the rare manuscripts with ink.
It is a criminal offense to deface public property with unauthorized markings.
The artist felt a sense of outrage when they discovered that someone had attempted to deface their mural overnight.
