defaces

verb

Definition of defacesnext
present tense third-person singular of deface
1
as in destroys
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property the principal vowed to get the punks who defaced the statue in front of the school

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2
as in injures
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of years of wear had defaced the fine engraving on the coins

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  1. destroys
  2. weakens
  3. violates
  4. erodes
  5. impairs
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  • Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of destroys
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  • This detachment not only affects how individuals respond to disasters but also weakens the overall collective response.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • A student can attempt the course without the pressure of immediate feedback or the potential to fall behind, which weakens the signal of their willingness to take on challenges.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of weakens
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  • The automaker filed the suit on Thursday asking the US District Court in the Central District of California to declare the decision by UAW Local 230 in Los Angeles to take a strike authorization vote violates terms of the contract reached last fall.
    Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Regional experts, including some Israelis, are warning that a new archaeology bill approved by the Israeli government to expand the country’s Antiquities Authority’s jurisdiction to sites in the West Bank violates international law, and could bring sanctions, reports The Art Newspaper.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of violates
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  • Toxic emotional intelligence erodes trust, stifles creativity, and damages employee morale.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • This kind of emotional manipulation erodes trust over time, leaving employees feeling confused, isolated, and trapped.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of erodes
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  • Severe reactions include anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing.
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This damage impairs nutrient absorption, which can lead to major vitamin and nutritional deficiencies.
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of impairs
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