deface
/dɪˈfeɪs/
de · face
dɪ · ˈfeɪs
English Definition
v. to ruin the appearance of something by damaging or vandalizing it
Significado en Español
desfigurar, dañar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm hư hỏng, phá hoại
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(remove)+face(face)= to damage face or appearance, deface.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym of “deface” as used in the sentence: “The old building was defaced by graffiti artists”?
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A
decorate
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B
vandalize
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C
protect
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D
preserve
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B — vandalize.
“deface” means v. to ruin the appearance of something by damaging or vandalizing it
Common questions about “deface”
What does “deface” mean?
deface — v. to ruin the appearance of something by damaging or vandalizing it. In Chinese: 损坏，毁坏.
How do you pronounce “deface”?
deface is pronounced /dɪˈfeɪs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · face.
Is “deface” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. deface appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deface”?
de(remove)+face(face)= to damage face or appearance, deface.
