defacing

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(de-fac-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to spoil the surface or appearance of something.

Example Sentence

He ruined the picture by defacing it.

More Example Sentences

Defacing public property is against the law.

Synonyms

vandalizing; damaging; ruining

Antonyms

restoring; improving; fixing

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Rhymes

  • basing
  • bracing
  • casing
  • chasing
  • facing
  • lacing
  • pacing
  • pasing
  • placing
  • racing
  • spacing
  • tracing

  • abasing
  • debasing
  • defacing
  • displacing
  • effacing
  • embracing
  • erasing
  • replacing
  • retracing
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