disfigure
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for disfigure, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — to irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality without completely destroying it.
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Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English disfiguren, from Anglo-Norman desfigurer.
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