verb
deface
Deface (verb) means to damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
verb
1
To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
2
To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.
3
To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.
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Etymology
From Middle English defacen, from Old French defacier, desfacier (“to mutilate, destroy, disfigure”), from des- (“away from”) (see dis-) + Late Latin facia.
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What is the meaning of deface?
"deface" (verb) means to damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
What are the different meanings of deface?
"deface" has 3 main meanings: 1. To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner; 2. To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of; 3. To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.