Definition of DISFIGURE

disfigure

Meanings

Verb

  • mar or spoil the appearance of
    • "The vandals disfigured the statue"
  • to irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality without completely destroying it.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English disfiguren, from Anglo-Norman desfigurer.

Synonyms

blemish, deface, leper

Scrabble Score: 14

disfigure is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
disfigure is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disfigure is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

disfigure is a valid Words With Friends word