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- [dih-feys]
- /dɪˈfeɪs/
- /dɪˈfeɪs/
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- [dih-feys]
- /dɪˈfeɪs/
Definitions of defacing word
- verb with object defacing to mar the surface or appearance of; disfigure: to deface a wall by writing on it. 1
- verb with object defacing to efface, obliterate, or injure the surface of, as to make illegible or invalid: to deface a bond. 1
- noun defacing Present participle of deface. 1
- noun defacing defacement. 0
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Origin of defacing
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 Defacing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defacing 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 52% 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.
defacing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defacing
noun defacing
- vandalism — the conduct or spirit characteristic of the Vandals.
- violation — the act of violating.
- spoliation — the act or an instance of plundering or despoiling.
- ravishment — rapture or ecstasy.
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