외관을 손상하다, 흉하게 하다, 낙서하다
To spoil the surface or appearance of something, typically by drawing, writing, or carving on it.
예문:
"The historic monument was defaced with spray paint overnight."
"It is a criminal offense to deface public property."
표면을 훼손하여 읽지 못하게 하다, 마멸시키다
To damage the surface of something, such as an inscription or coin, so that it can no longer be read or recognized.
예문:
"Time and weather had defaced the inscription on the ancient tombstone."
"The serial number on the stolen engine had been deliberately defaced."