defacing

UK
/dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
defacingnoun
defacings
pl
Translations
The defacing of the monument was discovered early in the morning.
Порча памятника была обнаружена рано утром.
The defacing of public property is a serious offense.
Вандализм общественной собственности является серьезным преступлением.
Definitions
The act of damaging or vandalizing the surface or appearance of something, especially a public or private property.
The defacing of the historical monument was condemned by the local community.
defacinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
Definitions
Causing damage to the surface or appearance of something; vandalizing.
Defacing slogans were sprayed across the storefront windows.
defaceverb

defacing

Gerund

defaced
Past Simple
defaced
Past Participle
defacing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfeɪs/
US
/dɪˈfeɪs/
Translations
Vandals defaced the statue with graffiti.
Вандалы испортили статую граффити.
The monument was defaced by the storm.
Памятник был обезображен бурей.
Definitions
To spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by drawing or writing on it.
Vandals defaced the statue with graffiti.
To make a document, coin, or other item invalid or illegible by damaging or altering its surface.
It is a federal offense in the United States to deface currency.