Definitions

1. noun

the act of damaging, removing, or destroying something, especially a building, monument, or other structure, typically in a way that is deliberate and intentional

“The city condemned the act of defacement on the historic monument and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

2. noun

a mark or sign of damage or disfigurement, especially on a surface

“The defacement on the wall was a clear indication of vandalism in the area.”

3. verb

to damage, remove, or destroy something, especially a building, monument, or other structure

“The protesters defaced the government building to express their discontent.”