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verb

past tense of deface
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Recent Examples of defaced
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
  • 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
  • It has, however, been vandalized several times.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In the distorted reality of Trump 2.0, that slightly lighter punch in the gut is what counts as relief.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
  • Nicole Schaefer Nicole Schaefer, RN, LME, is a prominent figure in the aesthetics industry who possesses the power to transform every distorted reflection into a work of art.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Verb
  • Homes and the nearby shops on North Fair Oaks had been destroyed.
    Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Residents have posted photos online showing their houses destroyed by the tornadoes, with roofs fallen completely off, walls caved in and debris on lawns.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The show, based on the video game franchise of the same name, is nearing the end of its second season, which takes place five years after the events of its first, decades after a viral fungus turned much of humanity into deformed, zombie-like creatures.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 11 May 2025
  • All the players corroborate a truism: Politics attracts deformed personalities featuring an insatiable lust of power for the sake of power to fuel self-esteem.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • The Stretford End was demolished and replaced.
    Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The area has remained surface parking lots since 2012, when the arena was demolished.
    Ryan Deto, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Mayor Adams is planning to travel to the Dominican Republic early next week to mourn the tragic Santo Domingo nightclub roof collapse that killed 221 people and left over 150 injured.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • Physical exam: Your provider will look at the back of your knee, checking for signs of swelling, bruising, redness, or misshapen muscles or ligaments.
    Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 May 2025
  • Never soak leather or put it in the washing machine, which can result in dry, cracked, misshapen gloves that end up in the trash.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Defaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaced. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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