Defacement

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfeɪsmənt/

Definitions of defacement

noun the action of damaging the appearance of something, especially graffiti or vandalism

Example Sentences

A1 Graffiti is a form of defacement on public property.

A2 The defacement of historical monuments is a serious issue in many cities.

B1 Vandalism and defacement of public buildings can result in criminal charges.

B2 The defacement of the famous painting shocked art enthusiasts around the world.

C1 The defacement of the historic church was seen as an act of cultural vandalism.

C2 The defacement of the statue was a deliberate attempt to erase its historical significance.

Examples of defacement in a Sentence

formal The defacement of public property is a serious offense that can result in legal consequences.

informal I can't believe someone would stoop so low as to commit defacement on that historical monument.

slang That graffiti artist is known for their defacement skills, but it's still illegal.

figurative The defacement of her reputation was swift and brutal after the scandal broke.

Grammatical Forms of defacement

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

Origin and Evolution of defacement

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'defacement' originated from the Old French word 'defacement' which means disfigurement or disfiguring.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'defacement' has evolved to also include the act of vandalizing or damaging the appearance of something, such as graffiti on a building or monument.