disfigurement

• Sustantivo que se refiere al acto o resultado de dañar la apariencia de algo o alguien, a menudo causando deformaciones permanentes o cicatrices.

A noun referring to the act or result of spoiling the appearance of something or someone, often causing permanent damage or scarring.

1. Physical damage to appearanceB2formal

   The act of spoiling the appearance of something or someone, or the resulting state of being spoiled.

   Deformación física de la apariencia

   • The accident caused a permanent disfigurement to his face.
   • The sculpture suffered disfigurement from years of weather exposure.
   • She underwent surgery to correct the disfigurement caused by the burn.

   Sinónimosdefacementdeformationdisfigurationmutilation

   Antónimosadornmentbeautification

2. Something that spoils appearanceB2formal

   A mark or feature that makes something or someone look unattractive or damaged.

   deformidad

   • The scar was a disfigurement that he learned to accept.
   • Graffiti on the historic building was considered a disfigurement.
   • The disease left a visible disfigurement on her skin.

   Sinónimosblemishblotdefacementdeformitydisfigurationflawimperfectionscar

   Antónimosadornmentbeautyornament