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Defacing: meaning, definitions and examples

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defacing

 

[ dษชหˆfeษชsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

vandalism act

Defacing refers to the act of spoiling the surface or appearance of something, often through vandalism or intentional damage. This can involve graffiti, carving, or otherwise marking a surface in a way that alters its original state. Defacing is typically considered a criminal offense, especially when it involves public or private property. The motivation behind defacing can range from artistic expression to mischief or protest.

Synonyms

damaging, spoiling, vandalizing

Examples of usage

  • The students were caught defacing school property.
  • The historic monument was defaced with ugly graffiti.
  • He was charged with defacing public buildings during the protest.

Translations

Translations of the word "defacing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vandalismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เคพเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verschandelung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perusakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะฝะดะฐะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dewastacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ดๅฃŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vandalisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vandalismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahrip etme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๊ดด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zniฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zniฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ดๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razdejanost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skemmd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daฤŸฤฑdฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vandalismo

Etymology

The term 'deface' originates from the late Middle English word 'defacen', which has its roots in the Old French term 'defacer'. The prefix 'de-' is used to indicate removal or reversal, while 'face' relates to the front or surface of an object. As urban art and graffiti emerged as cultural phenomena in the late 20th century, the term gained prominence, often accompanying debates regarding the distinction between art and vandalism. Over time, defacing has evolved to encompass a wider range of actions that not only damage but also alter the intended appearance and message of an object, be it art, property, or signage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,231 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.