defacing Meaning & Definition
What Does Defacing Mean?
As a verb, defacing means present participle and gerund of deface. As a noun, it means defacement. As an adjective, it means This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.
Defacing at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ(ɡ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cancel, devalue and nullify |
| Plural | defacings |
| Comparative / superlative | more defacing, most defacing |
Defacing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of deface
Defacing as a Noun
- defacement
Defacing as an Adjective
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Verb
- To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
After the painting was defaced a decade ago, it went viral and has been a tourist attraction ever since.
- To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.
He defaced the I.O.U. notes by scrawling "void" over them.
- (flags) To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.
You get the Finnish state flag by defacing the national flag with the state coat of arms placed in the middle of the cross.
Synonyms of Defacing
Defacing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Defacing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Defacing in a Sentence
After the painting was defaced a decade ago, it went viral and has been a tourist attraction ever since.
He defaced the I.O.U. notes by scrawling "void" over them.
You get the Finnish state flag by defacing the national flag with the state coat of arms placed in the middle of the cross.
Word Forms & Grammar
defacing
defacing (plural defacings)
defacing (comparative more defacing, superlative most defacing)
Words That Rhyme With Defacing
How Do You Say Defacing?
Defacing is pronounced //dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ(ɡ)// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Defacing
Is defacing a verb or a noun?
Defacing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for defacing?
Close synonyms of defacing are cancel, devalue and nullify. See the full list of defacing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of defacing?
The plural of defacing is defacings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of defacing?
The comparative form is more defacing and the superlative form is most defacing.