defacing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of damaging or defiling a surface or object, often with graffiti or vandalism.

  - "The wall was defaced by graffiti artists."
  - "The statue was defaced during the riots."

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Synonyms

cancel , devalue , nullify , void , disfigure , mar , obliterate , scar , vandalize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defacing
ace , chace , grace , pace , space

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Variants

List of all variants of defacing that leads to same result
deface , defaced , defacement , defacements , defacer , defacers , defaces , defacing

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'defacere', meaning 'to take away the face of'.

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Trivia

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1. Defacing can also refer to the act of removing or altering text or images in a book or document.

2. In some cases, defacing can be seen as a form of protest or activism, such as defacing a statue or monument to draw attention to a cause.

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Related Concepts

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1. Graffiti: A form of art using spray paint or markers to write or draw on walls, buildings, or other surfaces.

2. Vandalism: The deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.

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Culture

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Defacing is often associated with acts of vandalism and graffiti, and can be seen as a form of expression or rebellion. It has been a subject of controversy and debate, with some seeing it as an art form and others as a destructive and unsightly act.

How to Memorize "defacing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of scratching or painting on a surface, defacing it in some way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of graffiti or vandalism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin origin of the word: 'de-facere' means 'to take away the face of'.

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