Disfigure Meaning in English
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Definition
To damage the appearance of something or someone, usually by changing its shape or look in an unpleasant way.
Usage & Nuances
'Disfigure' is formal and often used in medical or legal contexts (e.g., accident, crime reports). It focuses on visual damage, commonly to a person's face or body, but can also refer to objects or places. Do not confuse with 'deform' (which suggests abnormal shape, not necessarily ugly). Collocations include 'disfigured by scars,' 'disfigure the landscape.'
Example Sentences
Vandals disfigured the statue with paint.
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The fire disfigured his hand.
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Acid can disfigure the skin.
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A deep scar disfigured her face, but her smile remained beautiful.
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Don’t let one mistake disfigure your entire reputation.
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Graffiti can quickly disfigure a beautiful old building.
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