1
as in to vandalize
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
the principal vowed to get the punks who defaced the statue in front of the school
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2
as in to injure
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
years of wear had defaced the fine engraving on the coins
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as in vandalism
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
the defacement of the school's property ended up costing hundreds of dollars
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Recent Examples of deface
Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The vehicle was also pictured earlier in the day prior to it being defaced.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Around them, the ground was strewn with the detritus of the old regime: uniforms, bullet casings, boots, defaced Assad posters.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Related Articles Warsaw Ghetto memorial defaced with anti-Israel graffiti
There were also remnants of war, like bullets and shells, bullet holes in gravestones and a pistol from the Warsaw Uprising that was typical of the Polish Underground.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
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The man was arrested March 5 and charged with six counts of defacing property, police said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The vehicle was also pictured earlier in the day prior to it being defaced.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Around them, the ground was strewn with the detritus of the old regime: uniforms, bullet casings, boots, defaced Assad posters.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Related Articles Warsaw Ghetto memorial defaced with anti-Israel graffiti
There were also remnants of war, like bullets and shells, bullet holes in gravestones and a pistol from the Warsaw Uprising that was typical of the Polish Underground.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deface
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If a site is damaged or vandalized, the group will repair it themselves, hoping to avoid an escalation into sectarian conflict between the Christian community and their Sunni neighbors.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Occasionally, someone would climb onto the roof from an adjoining building and steal or vandalize them.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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One person was injured and transported to Shock Trauma, fire officials said.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Six people have died and nine were injured when a tourist submarine sank off the Egyptian coast on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The incidents involved arson, gunfire and vandalism, including graffiti expressing grievances against those the perpetrators perceive to be racists, fascists or political opponents, the FBI said.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Protests and even cases of vandalism have plagued Tesla dealerships across the U.S. as President Donald Trump, a staunch ally of Musk's, has vowed to prosecute those suspected of committing crimes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Palisades and Eaton fires burned more than 40,000 acres and destroyed at least 12,000 buildings.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many of the early hires were believed to be young tech engineers with little to no government experience, prompting criticism from Democrats and unions that critical government services and systems would be cut or destroyed.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Waging war on Denmark is wrong and will damage U.S. defense and foreign relations for decades We Americans should be ashamed of ourselves and of our government.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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The storm brought 138 mph winds, according to the National Weather Service, damaging hundreds of homes and businesses.—
Devyn Byers,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Protests against Hamas come amid a deep humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where most infrastructure including medical facilities has been demolished.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The house was demolished a few years ago, so those films have now become a kind of archival image of the family.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2025
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Rodgers was cut by the New York Jets earlier this year following two seasons marred by an achilles injury and 6-12 overall record as the team’s starting quarterback.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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For Harris and his teammates, March Madness presents an opportunity for redemption after a season marred by a dozen losses.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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Institutions of higher learning, schools, churches, museums ruined.—
Askold Haywas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Deface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deface. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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