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defacement

The word “defacement” has 3 syllables: de-face-ment

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfeɪsmənt/

What is synonym and antonym for defacement?

In the thesaurus, “defacement” has 28 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defacement along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defacement

Antonyms for defacement

Meanings of defacement

  • noun
    1. An act of defacing; an instance of visibly marring or disfiguring something.
    2. An act of voiding or devaluing; nullification of the face value.
    3. (vexillology) A symbol added to a flag or coat of arms to change it or make it different from another.

Example Sentences

  • The city spent thousands repairing the defacement of public buildings.
  • The museum condemned the defacement of historical artifacts.
  • Graffiti can sometimes cross the line into defacement.
  • Security cameras were installed to prevent further defacement.
  • The monument’s defacement sparked outrage in the community.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defacement, such as: conservation, defacing, demolishing, demolishment, depredation, desecrating, desecration.

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