DISFIGUREMENTS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

disfigurements

noun

plural of disfigurement

as in defects

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 disfigurements 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

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Noun

To capture the earliest stages of failure, the team incorporated photoelasticity, an imaging technique that reveals stress building around tiny defects before visible cracks appear.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Tech firms are now addressing this blind spot, deploying AI to analyze vast backlogs of inspection photos and notes, identifying defects like corrosion.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of defects

Noun

The historical house, owned by Oliver Anderson at the time of the war, the gardens and orchard are still marked with battle scars.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Beyond fragrance, Colep used Cosmoprof to showcase more targeted, problem-solving concepts, including products for scars, post-procedure recovery, acne and hair growth.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of scars

Noun

Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Definition of blotches

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Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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.

— Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 June 2026

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