Definitions for disfigurement
dis·fig·ure·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disfigurement, disfiguration, deformitynoun

   an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen

   "there were distinguishing disfigurements on the suspect's back"; "suffering from facial disfiguration"

2. defacement, disfigurement, disfigurationnoun

   the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something

   "the defacement of an Italian mosaic during the Turkish invasion"; "he objected to the dam's massive disfigurement of the landscape"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disfigurementnoun

   The result of disfiguring; the state of being disfigured; defacement; deformity; disfiguration.

2. Etymology: disfigure + -ment

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disfigurementnoun

   Defacement of beauty; change of a better form to a worse.

   Etymology: from disfigure.

   The disfigurement that travel or sickness has bestowed upon him, is not thought great by the lady of the isle. John Suckling.

   And they, so perfect is their misery,
   Not once perceive their foul disfigurement. John Milton, Comus.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disfigurement

   Disfigurement is the state of having one's appearance deeply and persistently harmed medically, such as from a disease, birth defect, or wound. General societal attitudes towards disfigurement have varied greatly across cultures and over time, with cultures possessing strong social stigma against it often causing psychological distress to disfigured individuals. Alternatively, many societies have regarded some forms of disfigurement in a medical, scientific context where someone having ill will against the disfigured is viewed as anathema. In various religious and spiritual contexts, disfigurement has been variously described as being a punishment from the divine for sin (such as Yahweh's defacement of Cain for Abel's murder in Judaism), as being (such as Paul of the New Testament's arguments about Christ's sufferings) caused by supernatural forces of hate and evil against the good and just, which will be later atoned for, or as being without explanation per se with people just having to endure. The topic has been frequently commented on and referred to in a great many forms of fictional media as well. Villainous examples include the iconic fiend The Joker from various DC Comics and the mysterious figure with a "red right hand" from the song of the same name by the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Heroic examples include Daredevil, a crime-fighter who was rendered blind (from Marvel Comics), and the compassionate character Edward Scissorhands from the film of the same name. There are also antiheroes, such as Deadpool, who was scarred from the healing factor given to him.

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1. disfigurement

   Disfigurement refers to an alteration or impairment in the natural appearance or physical characteristics of a person, an animal, or an object. This change often leads to a less desirable or favorable appearance. It can be caused by various factors including accidents, injuries, diseases, or surgical operations.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disfigurementnoun

   act of disfiguring, or state of being disfigured; deformity

2. Disfigurementnoun

   that which disfigures; a defacement; a blot

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Disfigurement

   Disfigurement is the state of having one's appearance deeply and persistently harmed medically, as from a disease, birth defect, or wound. Disfigurement, whether caused by a benign or malignant condition, often leads to severe psychosocial problems such as negative body image; depression; difficulties in one's social, sexual, and professional lives; prejudice; and intolerance. This is partly due to how the individual copes with looking 'visibly different', though the extent of the disfigurement rarely correlates with the degree of distress the sufferer feels. An additional factor which affects sufferers of a disfigurement is the reaction they get from other people. Studies have shown that the general population respond to people with a disfigurement with less trust, less respect and often try to avoid making contact or having to look at the disfigurement. Disfigurements affecting visible areas such as the face, arms and hands are thought to present greater difficulty for sufferers to cope with than do other disfigurements. Deliberate mutilation resulting in physical disfigurement has also been practiced by many cultures throughout human history for religious or judicial purposes. During the Byzantine Empire, the emperor was considered God's viceregent on Earth, and as such the physical wholeness of his person was an essential complement to the perfection of Heaven. For this reason, many deposed emperors were blinded, had their noses cut off, or their tongue split by their successors, as these permanent disfigurements disqualified them from ever reclaiming the throne.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of disfigurement in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of disfigurement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of disfigurement in a Sentence

1. Kathryn Trotter:

   Imagine trying to find a mate when Lisa Kenney have disfigurement, or scars, or even infertility, survivor clinics help them not only find some support and information about effects, but they may not know about correct surveillance or screening tests that are recommended, or risk for other cancers due to treatment effects.

2. Jeff Melvoin:

   As close as we are today, tomorrow when we come back from that battlefield, we will be as close as two men can possibly be, sharing a bond that can only be forged in the face of imminent disfigurement. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.

3. Daniel Borsuk:

   As a plastic surgeon, I know that, no matter large or small, injuries to the face have a particularly symbolic aspect and are closely linked to our identity, facial disfigurement can have a detrimental effect on self-confidence and productivity, and therefore, this transplant offered immense hope and possibility in our patient.

4. Jason Redman:

   Facial injuries are the worst because as humans, we speak to each other by looking at each others faces, anytime you have a facial disfigurement it causes people to do a double-take.

5. Surgeon Dr. Dendy Engelman:

   Not only can significant pain, swelling, and bruising result from these suction techniques, but there is potential risk for scarring and permanent disfigurement with repeated attempts.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=disfigurement
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disfigurement
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=disfigurement
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disfigurement
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disfigurement
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=disfigurement