Meaning of the word disfigurement in English

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

disfigurement

US /dɪsˈfɪɡərmənt/
UK /dɪsˈfɪɡəmənt/

Noun

a blemish or distortion that alters the appearance of something for the worse

Example:
The accident left him with a permanent facial disfigurement.
The graffiti was a terrible disfigurement to the historic building.