defacement
UK/dɪ'fesmənt/US
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of damaging or spoiling the appearance of something
损毁外观，乱涂乱画
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe -ment noun of deface: de- (down, mar) + face (surface, from the face branch of fac) + -ment = 'the spoiling of a surface.' Contrast effacement (rubbing out) — defacement damages the look.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The statue suffered repeated defacement by vandals.
- 2.
Website defacement is a common form of hacking.