uglify

verb

Definition of uglifynext
as in to disfigure

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  1. disfigure
  2. scar
  3. deface
  4. mar
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  • The angry passengers ritually disfigure their bags in front of the other boarding passengers, as if somehow their sacrifice will convince the airline of the error of its ways.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Marvel veteran Sebastian Stan dons prosthetics to play Edward, a would-be actor with neurofibromatosis, a rare disorder that has left him disfigured by tumours.
    The Week UK, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of disfigure
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  • Tuesday’s wave of explosions in Lebanon will likely scar the Party, as they are often known, who pride themselves on secrecy, and the technological omerta their members adhere to.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
  • In general, poking, picking, or otherwise messing with your skin can lead to more breakouts, scarring, and possibly an infection.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of scar
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  • During the protest, some of the university’s historic sandstone buildings were defaced with graffiti.
    Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
  • China, Russia and Iran could deface and take down election websites to feed unfounded concerns that votes are being tampered with.
    Sam Sabin, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of deface
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  • Bell's attempt to salvage his playoff hopes by overtaking Bubba Wallace was marred by Wallace's deceleration due to a potential tire issue.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Still, Moldovan officials are braced for a second round of voting marred by pro-Russian meddling.
    Christian Edwards, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of mar
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uglifies

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