Meaning of the word defacement in English

What does defacement mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

defacement

US /dɪˈfeɪsmənt/
UK /dɪˈfeɪsmənt/

Noun

the act of damaging or spoiling the appearance or surface of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example:
The historic monument suffered severe defacement by vandals.
The library reported several instances of book defacement.