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deface

[dɪˈfeɪs]

deface Definition

  • 1spoiling the surface or appearance of something, especially by drawing or writing on it
  • 2damage the surface or appearance of something

Using deface: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deface" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The statue was defaced with graffiti.

  • Example

    He was arrested for defacing public property.

  • Example

    The painting had been defaced beyond recognition.

  • Example

    The vandals defaced the building with spray paint.

deface Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for deface

Phrases with deface

  • to alter or mutilate coins or banknotes so that they are no longer valid as currency

    Example

    It is illegal to deface currency in most countries.

  • deface a website

    to modify the visual appearance of a website, often with malicious intent

    Example

    The hackers defaced the company's website with offensive messages.

  • to damage or vandalize someone's property

    Example

    The teenagers were caught defacing private property with spray paint.

Origins of deface

from Old French 'desfacier', meaning 'to disfigure'

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Summary: deface in Brief

'Deface' [dɪˈfeɪs] means to spoil the surface or appearance of something, often by drawing or writing on it. It can also mean to damage the surface or appearance of something. Examples include 'The statue was defaced with graffiti' and 'The vandals defaced the building with spray paint.' 'Deface' extends into phrases like 'deface currency,' which means to alter or mutilate coins or banknotes so that they are no longer valid as currency.