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disfiguration

[/ˌdɪsfɪɡˈjuːreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: disfigurations
desfiguração
1. The action or process of spoiling the appearance of something or someone
The disfiguration of the historical building by modern graffiti was devastating.
A desfiguração do edifício histórico por pichações modernas foi devastadora.
2. A mark, scar, or change that spoils or mars the appearance
The accident left him with facial disfiguration.
O acidente deixou-o com uma desfiguração facial.
3. The state of being disfigured or marred
The disfiguration was permanent and required reconstructive surgery.
A desfiguração era permanente e exigiu cirurgia reconstrutiva.
Synonyms
disfigurementmarringdefacementscarringmutilationblemishdeformity
Antonyms
beautificationembellishmentrestorationimprovement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfiguração
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
desfiguração
Common usage, sometimes replaced by 'desfiguramento'
Portugal
desfiguração
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond recognition - to the point of complete disfiguration
scar for life - emotional or physical disfiguration with lasting effects
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