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as in vandalized
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
the principal vowed to get the punks who defaced the statue in front of the school
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to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
years of wear had defaced the fine engraving on the coins
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Recent Examples of defaced
Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
In Lynnwood, Washington, six Tesla vehicles were vandalized on March 11, including one that was defaced with swastikas.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The pressure builds until Eddie has a meltdown in public, shaking and threatening the kids who defaced his car.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Charging stations have been defaced and burned too, and local Tesla dealerships have been picketed, including this weekend in Burbank.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
In some cities, protesters have defaced or damaged Tesla vehicles and set fire to the company’s charging stations.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
The largest Hindu temple in California was defaced with messages against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Pages of the Quran had been defaced with graphic drawings.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Vandalism against Tesla vehicles and showrooms is on the rise, with dealerships in multiple countries being defaced with graffiti condemning Musk.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
While organized protests have largely been peaceful, vandals across the country have damaged or defaced Tesla vehicles in recent weeks.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
In Lynnwood, Washington, six Tesla vehicles were vandalized on March 11, including one that was defaced with swastikas.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The pressure builds until Eddie has a meltdown in public, shaking and threatening the kids who defaced his car.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Charging stations have been defaced and burned too, and local Tesla dealerships have been picketed, including this weekend in Burbank.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
In some cities, protesters have defaced or damaged Tesla vehicles and set fire to the company’s charging stations.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
The largest Hindu temple in California was defaced with messages against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Pages of the Quran had been defaced with graphic drawings.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Vandalism against Tesla vehicles and showrooms is on the rise, with dealerships in multiple countries being defaced with graffiti condemning Musk.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaced
Verb
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The Pilsen church, Lozano said, has been vandalized and attacked by right-wing extremists in the past.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2025
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And three others in Louisville, Kentucky, were vandalized earlier this year.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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State House districts are so distorted that GOP candidates won 45% of the total vote for the Illinois House of Representatives in 2024 and just 34% of the seats.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, the natural geography of the Hertz map became distorted as it was redesigned to present more information and make system transfers clearer.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The war has destroyed vast areas of Gaza, displaced most of the population and left nearly everyone dependent on international aid.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Homes and the nearby shops on North Fair Oaks had been destroyed.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the history play named for him, Richard III’s resentment, going back to having been a deformed and unloved child, makes more sense.—
Rachel Hadas,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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Harnessing advanced manufacturing Charlotte, as a boat strike victim with air bubbles trapped under its deformed shell, was considered non-releasable and completely dependent on human care.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Stretford End was demolished and replaced.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The area has remained surface parking lots since 2012, when the arena was demolished.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Their father was also injured and was taken to a hospital for treatment, but he is expected to recover, police said.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Everyone onboard the Cessna 310 aircraft were killed in the fiery crash in Boca Raton, while a fourth person on the ground — who was driving at the time — was left injured, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fruit not outwardly aesthetically pleasing — misshapen or greenish — is removed by hand and sold elsewhere to become juice.—
Jack Randall,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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But director Dan Trachtenberg proves once again his monster movie credentials with bringing to life all manners of misshapen creations, digital or otherwise, that would be truly terrifying if ever released into existence.—
Steve Greene,
IndieWire,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Defaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaced. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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