deface

Definition

  • verb: to ruin the surface of (something) especially with writing or pictures
  • verb: to mar the appearance of
  • synonyms: batter, bemangle, blemish

Examples

  • The building was 'defaced' with graffiti.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Thoughtcrime is death. I have committed, even before setting pen to paper, the essential crime that contains all others in itself. (man) ..encouraging my agents to deface party posters and announcements. I read and memorised Goldstein's book. For years, I have plotted to bring down the Party. (..)
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