defaces
defaces is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, defaces is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdefaces
- To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
Example: "After the painting was defaced a decade ago, it went viral and has been a tourist attraction ever since."
- To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.
Example: "He defaced the I.O.U. notes by scrawling "void" over them."
- (flags) To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.
Example: "You get the Finnish state flag by defacing the national flag with the state coat of arms placed in the middle of the cross."
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