How to Pronounce Defaces

To pronounce "defaces", say DEF-ac-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

DEF-ac-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “defaces”

"defaces" has 3 syllables: def-ac-es.

What does defaces mean?

verb

  1. To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.

    “After the painting was defaced a decade ago, it went viral and has been a tourist attraction ever since.”

  2. To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.

    “He defaced the I.O.U. notes by scrawling "void" over them.”

Synonyms

canceldevaluenullifyvoiddisfiguremarobliteratescar

Related words

disfigureblemishdamagesmarsbeautifiesdisfiguresdefilesdestroys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defaces"?▾

"Defaces" has 3 syllables: def · ac · es.

What does "defaces" mean?▾

Defaces: To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.

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