disfigure
/dɪsˈfɪɡjər/
verb
- To spoil the appearance or shape of something or someone; to make ugly or damaged.
- The accident disfigured his face, leaving permanent scars.
- Vandals disfigured the statue by spray-painting it with graffiti.
- The disease can disfigure the hands if left untreated.
- To damage or ruin the quality or character of something in a way that makes it less attractive or effective.
- The ugly new building disfigures the historic city skyline.
- The scandal disfigured the reputation of the once-respected institution.
- Poor editing disfigured the author's original manuscript.