deface

Example Sentences

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She’s an aesthete run amok, determined to deface anything that doesn’t live up to her impossible standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Current law makes it a hate crime to deface or destroy private property.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

One survey published in November of last year suggested public support of climate protests may dip after demonstrations such as pretending to deface art.

From National Geographic • Jul. 19, 2023

Jack also flat-out tells Keeley she's jealous — so much so she's willing to deface a first edition Jane Austen.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023

“Anyway, everyone only goes to these parties to deface the fake scoreboard and get stories about crazy stuff. Celia’s parties make better stories than Celia does.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia