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- [dih-feys]
- /dɪˈfeɪs/
- /dɪˈfeɪsmənt/
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- [dih-feys]
- /dɪˈfeɪs/
Definitions of defacement word
- verb with object defacement to mar the surface or appearance of; disfigure: to deface a wall by writing on it. 1
- verb with object defacement to efface, obliterate, or injure the surface of, as to make illegible or invalid: to deface a bond. 1
- noun defacement An act of defacing; an instance of visibly marring or disfiguring something. 1
- noun defacement superficial damage 1
- noun defacement An act of voiding or devaluing; nullification of the face value. 0
- noun defacement (heraldry, vexillology) A symbol added to a flag or coat of arms to change it or make it different from another. 0
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Origin of defacement
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English defacen < Old French desfacier, equivalent to des- dis-1 + facier (face face + -ier infinitive suffix)
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Parts of speech for Defacement
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exclamation
defacement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defacement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defacement
noun defacement
- impairment — the state of being diminished, weakened, or damaged, especially mentally or physically: cognitive impairment in older adults.
- disfigurement — an act or instance of disfiguring.
- vandalism — the conduct or spirit characteristic of the Vandals.
- mutilation — to injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts: Vandals mutilated the painting.
- destruction — Destruction is the act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.
Antonyms for defacement
noun defacement
- restoration — the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.
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