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beautify Antonyms

Opposite of beautify

Pinning down the opposite of beautify requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To improve the appearance of someone or something by making it more attractive or decorative.

Usage Example

"Local volunteers planted hundreds of wildflowers to uglify the neighborhood park."

Strongest
uglify
disfigure
Strong
mar
deface
blemish
spoil
Weak
tarnish

Similar words to beautify

Words similar to beautify shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

adorn
embellish
decorate
ornament
enhance
grace
spruce up
prettify
See all synonyms of beautify

• Nearby Words

beautiful
beautifully
beautifulness
beautify
beauty
beaver
bebop

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Beautify. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/beautify
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