disfiguration (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
The act or process of disfiguring something, especially a person's face or body, resulting in an abnormal or unpleasant appearance. Disfiguration can be caused by injury, disease, or congenital conditions.
Examples
The fire caused severe disfiguration to the victim's hands and face.
The disease led to disfiguration of the skin, causing emotional distress for the patient.
The surgeon specialized in reconstructing disfiguration resulting from accidents or birth defects.
How to Use disfiguration
- suffer disfiguration (verb phrase)
- to experience a change in appearance, often due to injury or disease — "The patient suffered disfiguration of the face after the accident."
- cause disfiguration (verb phrase)
- to cause a change in appearance, often due to injury or disease — "The disease caused disfiguration of the skin, leading to emotional distress."
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