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Definition of disfigurement

disfigurement

/dɪsˈfɪɡ.jɚ.mənt/
dis · fig · ure · ment
Plural:disfigurements
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Adjective:disfigured
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disfigurement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of having one's appearance deeply spoiled or damaged, or a specific blemish, scar, or deformity that mars the appearance of a person or thing.

Example

"Reconstructive surgery has made remarkable advances in treating patients with severe facial disfigurement."

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• Rhymes for disfigurement

• Nearby Words

disfavor
disfiguration
disfigure
disfigurement
disfranchisement
disgorge
disgrace

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 16th century from the verb 'disfigure' (from Old French desfigurer, meaning to alter or ruin the appearance of) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disfigurement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disfigurement
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