1. the act or process of spoiling or damaging the appearance or form of something
2. a change in appearance that makes someone or something less attractive or recognizable

Examples

• The disfiguration of the historic building by graffiti upset the community.
• Years of weathering caused disfiguration of the statue's original features.
• The accident resulted in permanent disfiguration of the car's front bumper.
• Vandals were arrested for the disfiguration of public property.
• The disfiguration of the landscape by industrial development sparked environmental protests.
• Medical treatment helped reduce the disfiguration caused by the burn injury.