Deface and Reconstruct

Deface

Deface verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.
Usage example: years of wear had defaced the fine engraving on the coins

Reconstruct is an antonym for deface.

Nearby Words: defacement, defacing

Reconstruct

Reconstruct verb - Build again.
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Synonyms for Reconstruct

Deface is an antonym for reconstruct.

Common collocations

home deface home reconstruct home
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