Definition of "defaces" [defaces]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deface. (verb)

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• ""defaces" a flag -- language Mr. Bush likewise appears to have violated."
• "The State of Oklahoma imposes a fine up to $3,000 and a jail term up to three years for anyone who contemptuously or maliciously burns, mutilates, defaces or tramples upon the U.S. flag."
• "Dr. Qadri opines that the conduct of today's terrorists defaces the 1400-year history of Islam's excellent treatment of non-Muslim citizens and the acts of terrorism committed today do not champion the cause of Islam, rather they malign its good name."