as in to injure
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the statue was seriously disfigured by falling rubble during the earthquake
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Recent Examples of disfigure
No serious side effects were reported during the trial period, but once the vaccine was released, Swiss officials saw a concerning uptick in cases of Bell’s palsy, a disease that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, often leading to a drooping or disfigured face.
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Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
The result is disfiguring scars and often, early death from skin cancer.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
An excessive focus on this issue disfigures American politics, distorts U.S. policies, and in the long run will undermine national security.
—Robert Malley, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
Their bodies had been so badly disfigured that their families had not been allowed to see them.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
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Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
The result is disfiguring scars and often, early death from skin cancer.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
An excessive focus on this issue disfigures American politics, distorts U.S. policies, and in the long run will undermine national security.
—Robert Malley, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
Their bodies had been so badly disfigured that their families had not been allowed to see them.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
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There were no fatalities but two people were seriously injured with severe burns from a powerful explosion Tuesday night that destroyed several condominiums and heavily damaged others in Orion Township, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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The fish, which can grow to 30 feet in length and feed on krill, have typically washed up on beaches when injured or disoriented, according to scientists.James Doubek, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Over 3,400 schools and hospitals have been damaged or destroyed, while 10 million people have fled their homes.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The cars were significantly damaged in an apparent head-on collision.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Anchoring Friday evening, Happy’s Place on NBC is averaging 4.6 million viewers and a 0.4 rating among adults 18-49 (with DVR usage), according to Nielsen, which on an evening marred by low HUT (household using television) levels is considered a winner.Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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July 29 - Protests break out in several Venezuelan cities after Nicolas Maduro is formally declared the winner by the county’s electoral authority in a presidential race marred by accusations of electoral fraud.CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2023
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The easy-to-use bamboo tool has a smart four-claw design that effectively removes any weeds in its way, and the long length of the handle means users don’t have to hurt their back or knees bending over to remove the pesky plants.Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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Therefore, any tariff levy will hurt businesses that operate internationally, fears of which have increased in recent weeks following Trump’s election victory.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 28 Nov. 2024
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Russia's Central Bank (CBR) intervened on Wednesday to prop up the plummeting ruble, which weakened to 114 against the U.S. dollar, its lowest since March 2022 during the first weeks of Putin's full-scale invasion.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Russia ruble rout The Russian ruble weakened to 114 against the dollar on Wednesday.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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It was determined that Trocheck, coming from behind the net, caused Blackwood to lose his stick, which impaired his ability to play his position.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Some investors have expressed their concerns that universal tariffs under a Trump administration might impair companies that heavily source their goods from overseas markets.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Disfigure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfigure. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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