English Synonym Finder

deface

Definitions

To spoil the appearance of something by drawing, writing, or carving on it.

To mar or disfigure the surface of an object.

Examples

The vandals were caught trying to deface the historic monument with spray paint.

It is a serious crime to deface public property or government buildings.

The angry student attempted to deface his textbook by scribbling over all the diagrams.

Synonyms

disfigure mar vandalize scar mutilate spoil damage

Antonyms

restore beautify adorn repair decorate embellish fix