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Disfigurement: meaning, definitions and examples

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disfigurement

 

[ dɪsˈfɪɡjərmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical appearance

The act or result of spoiling the appearance of something or someone, especially by causing visible damage or deformity.

Synonyms

blemish, deformity, imperfection, scar

Examples of usage

  • Her disfigurement was a constant reminder of the accident.
  • The disfigurement on his face made it difficult for him to find a job.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional impact

A disfigurement can also refer to a situation or event that causes emotional harm or distress.

Synonyms

blemish, stigma, tarnish

Examples of usage

  • The disfigurement of his reputation was a blow to his career.
  • The scandal left a lasting disfigurement on her public image.

Translations

Translations of the word "disfigurement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfiguração

🇮🇳 विकृति

🇩🇪 Entstellung

🇮🇩 cacat

🇺🇦 спотворення

🇵🇱 zniekształcenie

🇯🇵 変形

🇫🇷 défiguration

🇪🇸 desfiguración

🇹🇷 şekil bozukluğu

🇰🇷 변형

🇸🇦 تشويه

🇨🇿 znetvoření

🇸🇰 znetvorenie

🇨🇳 毁容

🇸🇮 spremenjenost

🇮🇸 afmyndun

🇰🇿 бет-бейнесінің бұзылуы

🇬🇪 დამახინჯება

🇦🇿 eybəcərlik

🇲🇽 desfiguración

Etymology

The word 'disfigurement' originated from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'apart, asunder' and 'figure' meaning 'form'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century to describe the act of spoiling the appearance of something or someone. Over time, the term has also come to encompass emotional harm or distress caused by a situation or event.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,590, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.