DISFIGUREMENTS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

disfigurements

noun

plural of disfigurement

as in defects

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing a plastic surgeon who occasionally donates his services to treat the disfigurements of needy children

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Recent Examples of disfigurements Facing the World, which helps children with facial disfigurements gain access to reconstructive surgery, was co-founded in 2002 by her father, plastic surgeon Norman Waterhouse. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 May 2026

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Noun

The result showed up later as defects, rework, missed set dates and chargebacks.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Conventional diamond quantum sensors measure fluorescent light that is emitted by these defects.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of defects

Noun

Like other firs, the needlelike leaves of the oyamel fir grow directly from the branch, and the needles’ bases, which are shaped like suction cups, leave conspicuous circular scars when the leaves fall.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Officials are hopeful this week’s heavy rains have helped ease wildfire concerns, but such storms also raise the risk of debris flows or mudslides in burn scars, as well as flooding.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of scars

Noun

Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of blotches

Noun

Jason is attending Crystal Lake, where he’s ostracized by his fellow campers on account of his facial deformities.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
For example, patients with bunion deformities may not be able to tolerate their hallux being forced in a straighter position.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

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