uglified

verb

past tense of uglify
as in disfigured

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  1. disfigured
  2. marred
  3. defaced
  4. spoiled
Verb
  • People are dying regularly from lithium-ion batteries and people are being disfigured.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • In 1985 two young men in Nevada shot themselves after a night of drinking, smoking marijuana, and listening to the band’s music; one of the men survived for a few more years but was severely disfigured.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of disfigured
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  • Similar allegations have marred prominent high school football programs in Southern California in recent years.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The unveiling event itself was marred when Musk tried to prove that its windows were shatterproof by having metal balls thrown at them - only to leave massive cracks in two of them.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of marred
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  • Rioting broke out in some cities as luxury boutiques and supermarkets were looted while public buildings were defaced and even set on fire.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The building's pine ceilings were in disrepair and its brick walls were damaged, poorly painted, or defaced with graffiti.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of defaced
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  • Denver’s late rally spoiled what looked like a promising day for the Chiefs on both sides of the ball.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • My interruptions only spoiled the spontaneous flow of Bob’s thoughts.
    — Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoiled
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