Synonyms of deface
49 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for deface is injure. Other synonyms of deface are mar, harm, disgrace, vandalize and maim. The opposite of deface is beautify.
Synonyms and similar words for deface
verbTo damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
- disfigureTo irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality...
- marTo spoil; to ruin; to scathe; to damage.
- obliterate
- scar
- vandalizeAmerican, Canadian, and Oxford British English standard spelling of vandalise.
verbMore synonyms
- befoul
- besmirch
- blemish
- blight
- contaminate
- contort
- damage
- defame
- defile
- deformTo change the look of (something), usually thus making it imperfect or unattractive; to give (something) an abnormal or...
- demolish
- destroy
- destruct
- devastate
- dilapidate
- disgraceTo put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
- distort
- harmTo damage, hurt, or injure something, usually an inanimate object.
- impair
- injureTo damage or impair.
- maimTo wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.
- mangle
- mutilate
- pollute
- ruin
- scathe
- scratch
- shend
- soil
- spoil
- stain
- sully
- taint
- tarnish
- trash
- uglify
- undermine
- worsen
- wreck
- scath archaic
Opposite of deface
Meaning of deface
- verb To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
- verb To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.
- verb To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.
deface in other languages
Questions about synonyms of deface
- What is another word for deface?
- Deface has 49 synonyms on Word.ws, such as injure, mar, harm, disgrace, vandalize, maim and disfigure.
- What is the opposite of deface?
- The opposite of deface is beautify.
- What does deface mean?
- Deface means to damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
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