Definitions and Examples of deface, disfigure, mar
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To spoil the appearance of something by drawing or writing on it, damaging it, or removing part of it.
Example
The vandals tried to deface the statue by spray-painting it with graffiti.
To spoil or alter the appearance of something, especially a person's face or body, in a way that makes them unattractive or grotesque.
Example
The accident left him with a scar that disfigured his face.
To damage or spoil the quality or appearance of something.
Example
The scratch on the car's paintwork marred its otherwise flawless exterior.
Key Differences: deface vs disfigure vs mar
- 1Deface implies intentional damage or destruction of something's appearance.
- 2Disfigure specifically refers to spoiling the appearance of a person's face or body.
- 3Mar is a more general term that can refer to any type of damage or spoilage of something's quality or appearance.
Effective Usage of deface, disfigure, mar
- 1Art and Design: Use adorn to describe the process of adding beauty to an object, and use deface, disfigure, and mar to describe the opposite process of damaging or spoiling an object's appearance.
- 2Crime and Justice: Use deface to describe acts of vandalism or graffiti, and disfigure to describe physical assaults that leave permanent scars or injuries.
- 3Everyday Life: Use mar to describe any type of damage or spoilage, such as a scratch on a car or a stain on a shirt.
Remember this!
The antonyms of adorn are deface, disfigure, and mar. These words convey the opposite meaning of adorn, which is to decorate or add beauty to something. Use these words to describe intentional or unintentional damage or spoilage of an object's appearance or quality.
