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DEFACING Antonyms

10 antonyms for defacing. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DEFACING

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
honoring

verb

v

noun

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

improving

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• getting higher or more vigorous

protecting

verb

v

adjective satellite

• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

adorning

verb

v

verb

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be beautiful to look at

• furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors

beautifying

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• make more beautiful

• be beautiful to look at

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

embellishing

verb

v

verb

• add details to

• be beautiful to look at

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• make more beautiful

enhancing

verb, adverb, adjective

v, adv, adj

verb

• increase the level of

• make better or more attractive

ornamenting

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• something used to beautify

verb

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be an ornament to

preserving

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

• a reservation where animals are protected

• fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

• prevent (food) from rotting

• maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

• keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

respecting

verb

v

noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

Alternatives for HONORING

Words (10)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for IMPROVING

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Alternatives for PROTECTING

Words (5)

Alternatives for ADORNING

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Alternatives for BEAUTIFYING

Words (14)

Alternatives for EMBELLISHING

Words (15)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for ENHANCING

Words (12)

Alternatives for ORNAMENTING

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