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Deface GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/dɪˈfeɪs/ (verb)
Definition
to spoil or damage the appearance of something, maim, impair, mutilate, deform, mar, blight, vandalize, ruin, disfigure, sully, injure
Example
Vandals broke into the historic library over the weekend and began to deface several rare books by scribbling on the pages and tearing out illustrations. Their actions not only caused irreversible damage to the priceless collection but also outraged the community, which had worked tirelessly to preserve the building’s cultural heritage.
Antonyms
renovate, restore, repair
Parts of speech
Noun: defacer
Noun: defacement
Adjective: defaceable
