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deface

verb

/dɪˈfeɪs/

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

disfigure, mar, vandalize, damage, ruin

restore, beautify, repair

deface property, deface monument, deface wall, deface statue

to talk with pride about something you have or achieved

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

to have or retain possession of something

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

to put out a fire, light, or to end something