defacement
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) An act of defacing; an instance of visibly marring or disfiguring something.
- (countable, uncountable) An act of voiding or devaluing; nullification of the face value.
- (countable, uncountable) A symbol added to a flag or coat of arms to change it or make it different from another.
Synonyms
wear-out
wornout
crushing of a nerve
attrition wear
wear-and-tear
abrade wear
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈfeɪsmənt/
Etymology
From deface + -ment.
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