Detriment and Defacement

Detriment

Detriment noun - Something that causes loss or pain.
Usage example: opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large

Defacement and detriment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defacement" instead a noun "Detriment".

Nearby Words: detrimental, detrimentally

Defacement

Defacement noun - Deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property.
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Synonyms for Defacement

Detriment and defacement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detriment" instead a noun "Defacement".

Nearby Words: deface, defaced, defacing
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