What is another word for dis-figuring?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪsfˈɪɡəɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
Dis-figuring is a term used to describe any changes to someone's physical appearance that causes them to appear unrecognizable, unpleasant, or unattractive. There are several synonyms for this term which include distort, deform, mar, mutilate, scar, spoil, and deface. These words could be used interchangeably to express the damaging of something that was previously whole. While dis-figuring typically refers to physical appearance, it can also relate to emotions, thoughts, and perceptions. It could be argued that dis-figuring can occur to a person's character through slander or negative influences. In this case, words such as distort, twist, and warp could be used as synonyms.
