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disfigure
[dis-fig-yer, dis-fig-er]
verb (used with object)
to mar the appearance or beauty of; deform; deface.
Our old towns are increasingly disfigured by tasteless new buildings.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:to mar the effect or excellence of.
His reputation was disfigured by instances of political favoritism.
disfigure
/ ɪˈɪɡə /
verb
to spoil the appearance or shape of; deface
to mar the effect or quality of
Other Word Forms
- disfigurer noun
- undisfigured adjective
- 徱ˈھܰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of disfigure1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A few years later, while operating a press machine at a baseball glove factory, Lee suffered an accident that permanently disfigured his left arm.
They warn that not only liberals but also libertarians and free-market conservatives have disfigured civic and institutional order.
Another man has been charged with applying a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, maim, disfigure or do grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, possession of an offensive weapon, and drug offences.
For a fee of up to £10,000, he was willing to maim and disfigure whoever his clients wanted him to.
"My face was disfigured and I was very down. It ruined my acting career."
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