as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a plastic surgeon who occasionally donates his services to treat the disfigurements of needy children
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Recent Examples of disfigurement
The eight-minute short — in which a Parisian man with a facial disfigurement named Marcel dances hopefully in his apartment every night awaiting a non-existent companion — is in fact the brainchild of one Robert Gaudette.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
However, Glanville still maintains that her severe facial disfigurement was caused by a parasite.
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Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Facing the World, which helps children with facial disfigurements gain access to reconstructive surgery, was co-founded in 2002 by her father, plastic surgeon Norman Waterhouse.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 May 2026
The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, who is seen in the trailer, reportedly as the scientist Hagen turns to for help following his disfigurement.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.
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William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
The directness with which the camera meets the eyes of the film’s subjects suggests compassion for their disfigurement and isolation (indeed, Farrokhzad adopted a boy from the colony), but there are no interviews.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
According to the Food and Drug Administration, injectable silicon injections for body contouring have not been approved and can cause serious injuries, disfigurement and even death.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
And as a result of the disfigurement of the Republican Party, conservatism is politically homeless.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
However, Glanville still maintains that her severe facial disfigurement was caused by a parasite.
—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Facing the World, which helps children with facial disfigurements gain access to reconstructive surgery, was co-founded in 2002 by her father, plastic surgeon Norman Waterhouse.
—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 May 2026
The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, who is seen in the trailer, reportedly as the scientist Hagen turns to for help following his disfigurement.
—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.
—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
The directness with which the camera meets the eyes of the film’s subjects suggests compassion for their disfigurement and isolation (indeed, Farrokhzad adopted a boy from the colony), but there are no interviews.
—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
According to the Food and Drug Administration, injectable silicon injections for body contouring have not been approved and can cause serious injuries, disfigurement and even death.
—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
And as a result of the disfigurement of the Republican Party, conservatism is politically homeless.
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfigurement
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Equipped with onboard sensors, ANYmal scans equipment for structural defects, overheating, and gas leaks without human supervision.
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Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
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But for Johnny, the scar is a source of pride.
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail.
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Signs of scoliosis Early detection is important and can help prevent progression of spinal deformity and reduce the need for surgery.
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“Disfigurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfigurement. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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