defacement

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

Translation

v.to damage or disfigure something
n.the act of damaging or disfiguring something; the state of being damaged or disfigured; the act of spoiling a person's reputation

Phrases & Collocations

vandalism and defacement

prevent defacement

public defacement

act of defacement

defacement charges

avoid defacement

graffiti defacement

serious defacement

defacement lawsuit

mitigate defacement

Example Sentences

the historic building suffered extensive defacement by vandals.

we condemned the act of defacement on public property.

security cameras were installed to prevent further defacement.

the bus shelter was covered in graffiti and defacement.

the city council is cracking down on acts of defacement.

the memorial plaque was marred by deliberate defacement.

he was arrested for vandalism and defacement of the park benches.

the community rallied to repair the defacement of the mural.

the severity of the defacement shocked local residents.

the police are investigating the recent incidents of defacement.

the artist hoped to restore the wall after the defacement.

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