desfigurar

Definitions of desfigurar
  1. verb
    become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
    synonyms: alterar, alterarse, cambiar, desfigurarse, mudar, reformar, transformar, transformarse, variar
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    alternar
    go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
    adaptar, calzar, entallar, vestir
    fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited
    adaptar, calzar, entallar, vestir
    adjust to a specific need or market
    caer en, pasar
    pass into a specified state or condition
  2. verb
    represent falsely
    synonyms: falsificar, tergiversar
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    types:
    aparentar, fingir, simular
    make believe with the intent to deceive
    type of:
    representar
    serve as a means of expressing something
  3. verb
    mar or spoil the appearance of
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    types:
    destrozar, magullar, mutilar
    injure badly by beating
    marcar, señalar
    mark with a scar
    cicatrizar
    form a scar, after an injury
    type of:
    deteriorar, estropear, macular, manchar
    make imperfect
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