Disfiguration (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of damaging the appearance or surface of something; "the defacement of an Italian mosaic during the Turkish invasion"; "he objected to the dam's massive disfigurement of the landscape".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The once pristine waterfall was left with significant disfiguration after the oil spill contaminated the surrounding area.
- Her historic neighborhood suffered disfiguration from years of neglect and abandonment of old buildings.
- Construction of the massive skyscraper resulted in a considerable disfiguration of the otherwise tranquil park view.
- Critics argue that the wind turbines caused noticeable disfiguration of the scenic countryside landscape.
- Restorers painstakingly worked to repair the ancient statue's disfiguration, revealing the beauty hidden beneath centuries of damage.
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Meaning 2
An appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen; "there were distinguishing disfigurements on the suspect's back"; "suffering from facial disfiguration".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The accident left her with severe facial disfiguration that required multiple surgeries to correct.
- The disfiguration of the once beautiful painting was a result of years of neglect and exposure to the elements.
- The disease caused a gradual disfiguration of his hands, making everyday tasks increasingly difficult.
- The suspect's distinguishing disfigurements on his back made him easily identifiable to the police.
- The burn victim suffered from extensive disfiguration and required a long and painful recovery process.