deface

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfeɪs/

The English word “deface” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.
To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.

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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