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deface

verb de·face \di-ˈfās, dē-\

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

Full Definition of DEFACE

transitive verb
1
:  to mar the appearance of :  injure by effacing significant details <deface an inscription>
2
:  impair
3
obsolete :  destroy
de·face·ment \-ˈfās-mənt\ noun
de·fac·er noun
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Origin of DEFACE

Middle English, from Anglo-French *desfacer, *deffacer, from des- de- + face front, face
First Known Use: 14th century
DEFACEMENT Defined for Kids

deface

verb de·face \di-ˈfās\
de·facedde·fac·ing

Definition of DEFACE for Kids

:  to damage the face or surface of <Vandals defaced the statue.>

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