disfiguration

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of making something or someone's body figure or appearance different or distorted, often in a grotesque or unattractive way.

  - "The accident left him with a disfiguration that affected his self-confidence."
  - "The villain in the novel was known for his disfiguration, which made him a terrifying character."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disfiguration
configuration , arrangement , regulation

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Variants

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disfigure , disfigured , disfigurement , disfigurements , disfigures , disfiguring

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'disfigurare', meaning 'to deform' or 'to make unattractive'.

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Trivia

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1. Disfiguration was a common punishment in ancient Rome for criminals and slaves.

2. Some people with disfigurations have used their appearance as a source of inspiration and even became famous, such as actor-activist Stelios Haji-Ioannou.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deformity: A physical abnormality or deviation from the normal form or structure of an organ or body part.

2. Mutilation: The act of disfiguring or removing body parts deliberately, often as a form of punishment or torture.

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Culture

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Disfiguration has been a common theme in literature, art, and film, often used to convey a sense of fear, disgust, or pity. In some cultures, disfiguration is seen as a sign of divine punishment or a mark of courage.

How to Memorize "disfiguration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a scarred or misshapen face, or a body part that has been severely damaged in an accident.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'disfigure' and remember that it means to make something or someone's appearance different or distorted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'disfiguration' starts with the letter D and sounds like 'deform' or 'deface'.

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