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Meaning of disfigure
To damage someone's or something's appearance, making it unpleasant or unattractive.
Etymology of disfigure
The word "disfigure" comes from the Old French "desfigurer", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "remove" or "take away") and "figurer" (meaning "to shape" or "to form"), and is related to the Latin "dis-" (meaning "opposite of" or "remove") and "figurare" (meaning "to shape" or "to form")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of spoiling or damaging the appearance of something, and has been in use since the 15th century
Synonyms
Definitions
- To spoil or damage the appearance of something, especially by making an ugly mark or wound on it
- To change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it unpleasant or unattractive
Usage Examples
- The fire disfigured the beautiful old building, leaving it a charred and blackened ruin
- Her face was disfigured in the accident, and she had to undergo extensive surgery to repair the damage
- The graffiti disfigured the wall, making it an eyesore in the otherwise beautiful park