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September 25, 2021 Word of the Day

deface /dɪˈfeɪs/ verb
deface
/dɪˈfeɪs/
verb

defaces; defaced; defacing

A building that has been defaced
A building that has been defaced
Definition of DEFACE

[+ object]

: to ruin the surface of (something) especially with writing or pictures

  • The building was defaced with graffiti.

  • He was fined for defacing public property.

defacement /dɪˈfeɪsmənt/ noun [noncount]

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