defaced

[US]/dɪˈfeɪst/
[UK]/dɪˈfeɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.damaged the appearance of something; made something less attractive; caused to lose face; past participle of deface

Phrases & Collocations

defaced statue

defaced artwork

defaced wall

defaced poster

defaced book

defaced property

defaced sign

defaced monument

defaced image

defaced surface

Example Sentences

the historic monument was defaced by vandals last night.

many people were upset that the artwork was defaced.

the wall was defaced with graffiti.

it is a crime to deface public property.

defaced currency cannot be used in transactions.

the statue was defaced during the protest.

they found the defaced sign in the park.

the defaced book was removed from the library.

authorities are investigating who defaced the mural.

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