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defaces

The word “defaces” has 3 syllables: de-fac-es

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfeɪsɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for defaces?

In the thesaurus, “defaces” has 85 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for defaces

Antonyms for defaces

  • ameliorates
  • betters
  • builds
  • conserves
  • cures
  • doctors
  • edits
  • enhances
  • enriches
  • fixes
  • heals
  • helps
  • improves
  • meliorates
  • mends
  • patches
  • perfects
  • preserves
  • protects
  • rebuilds
  • reconditions
  • reconstructs
  • rectifies
  • refines
  • rehabilitates
  • remedies
  • remodels
  • renovates
  • repairs
  • revamps
  • revises
  • salvages
  • saves

Meanings of defaces

  • verb
    1. To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
    2. To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.
    3. (flags) To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.

Example Sentences

  • Graffiti often defaces beautiful old buildings.
  • The vandal repeatedly defaces public signs around town.
  • Harsh weather slowly defaces the stone carvings over time.
  • Careless advertising sometimes defaces historic landmarks.
  • He defaces his textbooks with doodles during class.

On this page you'll find 118 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defaces, such as: ameliorates, annihilates, bangs up, bashes, batters, betters, blemishes.

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