disfigure

Definition of "disfigure"
  1. The act of causing a lasting alteration in a person's body, especially visible scars that change a person's look. In legal claims, such scarring due to someone else's careless or deliberate action can significantly increase damages awarded
How to use "disfigure" in a sentence
  1. The attack didn't just cause pain, it also caused her to disfigure.
  2. The incident at the construction site permanently disfigured his face.
  3. The car accident not only damaged the vehicle but also disfigured the driver.
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