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Synonyms of defacement

6 similar words

Another word for defacement is vandalism. Other synonyms of defacement are disfiguration.

Synonyms and similar words for defacement

nounAn act of defacing; an instance of visibly marring or disfiguring something.

  • disfigurationThe act of disfiguring, spoiling the appearance of something or someone; the state of being disfigured.
  • graffiti
  • obliteration
  • vandalismWillful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.

nounAn act of voiding or devaluing; nullification of the face value.

Meaning of defacement

  1. noun An act of defacing; an instance of visibly marring or disfiguring something.
  2. noun An act of voiding or devaluing; nullification of the face value.
  3. noun A symbol added to a flag or coat of arms to change it or make it different from another.

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Questions about synonyms of defacement

What is another word for defacement?
Defacement has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as vandalism and disfiguration.
What does defacement mean?
Defacement means an act of defacing; an instance of visibly marring or disfiguring something.

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