Deface

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfeɪs/

Definitions of deface

verb to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by drawing or writing on it

Example Sentences

A1 Do not deface public property.

A2 The graffiti artist defaced the wall with his signature tag.

B1 Vandalism is a crime that involves defacing property.

B2 The historic monument was defaced with spray paint.

C1 The artist was arrested for defacing a famous sculpture.

C2 The political posters were defaced by opposing activists.

Examples of deface in a Sentence

formal Vandals deface public property by spray painting graffiti on walls.

informal Someone tried to deface the school's sign with marker.

slang I can't believe someone would deface that beautiful mural.

figurative His actions deface the reputation of our company.

Grammatical Forms of deface

• past tense: defaced
• plural: defaces
• comparative: more defaced
• superlative: most defaced
• present tense: deface
• future tense: will deface
• perfect tense: have defaced
• continuous tense: is defacing
• singular: deface
• positive degree: deface
• infinitive: to deface
• gerund: defacing
• participle: defacing

Origin and Evolution of deface

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'deface' originated from the Old French word 'desfacier', which is a combination of 'des-' (meaning 'away') and 'face' (meaning 'appearance').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deface' has retained its meaning of damaging or disfiguring the appearance of something, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any act of vandalism or destruction.