1. the act of spoiling the appearance of something or someone
2. a mark, scar, or deformity that spoils the appearance of something or someone

Examples

• The accident caused permanent disfigurement to his face.
• Graffiti led to the disfigurement of the historic building.
• She underwent surgery to correct the disfigurement from birth.
• The disease resulted in severe disfigurement of the patient’s hands.
• Modern medicine can often prevent disfigurement from burns.
• The disfigurement was barely noticeable after the treatment.
• Vandals were responsible for the disfigurement of the statue.