uglify

verb

Definition of uglifynext
as in to disfigure

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uglify
  1. disfigure
  2. scar
  3. deface
  4. mar
Verb
  • Mathematicians are deciphered, disfigured, discounted, and dissolved.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Electrocution appears to burn and disfigure.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of disfigure
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  • Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring on the lungs, wherein scar tissue blocks oxygen from the air sacs in the lungs from getting into the bloodstream.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Leaving a natural finish, this cream features hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E to veil the look of acne scarring, wrinkles, redness, pores, and discoloration with ease.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of scar
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  • Charging stations have been defaced and burned too, and local Tesla dealerships have been picketed, including this weekend in Burbank.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The pressure builds until Eddie has a meltdown in public, shaking and threatening the kids who defaced his car.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of deface
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  • The dashboard was part of an extended pressure campaign from Buttigieg, who, during his tenure in the Biden administration, publicly challenged the major carriers to improve service and transparency—particularly after a summer marred by cancellations and flight delays.
    — Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 8 Apr. 2025
  • What to Know Artists like Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift have previously clashed with ticketing platforms, with Swift's 2022 tour marred by widespread ticket access issues.
    — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of mar
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