What does "disfigure" mean?

to irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality without completely destroying it.

What is a synonym for "disfigure"?

Common synonyms include: deface, batter, blemish, blemish, blemishes, blot.

/dɪsˈfɪɡə/ verb

verb ·Uncommon ·College level

Verb

1
to irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality without completely destroying it.
"His face was disfigured by a terrible fire many years ago, leaving deep scars across his crooked nose."
2
mar or spoil the appearance of wordnet

"If we let the disease run its course, it will disfigure Tom beyond recognition."

From Middle English disfiguren, from Anglo-Norman desfigurer.