disfiguration

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de dañar o estropear la apariencia o superficie de algo, o el resultado de quedar desfigurado o estropeado en su aspecto.

A noun referring to the act of damaging or spoiling the appearance or surface of something, or the resulting misshapen or spoiled appearance.

1. Spoiled appearanceC1formal

   An appearance that has been damaged or made misshapen, often due to injury or disease.

   Desfiguración

   • The accident left a permanent disfiguration on his face.
   • The sculpture's disfiguration was caused by years of neglect.
   • The disease can cause severe disfiguration if left untreated.

   Sinónimosblemishdefacementdeformitydisfigurementdistortionmutilationscar

   Antónimosbeautycomelinesspulchritude

2. Act of damaging appearanceC1formal

   The act of damaging or spoiling the appearance or surface of something.

   Desfiguración

   • The vandalism resulted in the disfiguration of the historic monument.
   • The disfiguration of the painting was a tragic loss for the museum.
   • The chemical spill caused the disfiguration of the building's facade.

   Sinónimosdefacementdisfigurementmutilation

   Antónimosadornmentbeautificationdecorationembellishment