First Known Use: 14th century
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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
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Origin of DEFACE
Middle English, from Anglo-French *desfacer, *deffacer, from des- de- + face front, face
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Rhymes with DEFACE
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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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