Deface
Pronunciation: /dɪˈfeɪs/
Deface (verb)
- To spoil the look of a wall, sign, or building by writing or drawing on it without permission.
- To make something look worse by damaging its surface or changing its original appearance.
- To change an official document or symbol so it no longer looks correct or official.
Examples
- Someone defaced the wall with paint during the night.
- The vandals defaced the public wall near the station.