uglified

verb

past tense of uglify
as in disfigured

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  1. disfigured
  2. marred
  3. defaced
  4. spoiled
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  • In July, the Wall Street Journal published an interview with Eui Seok Kang, who was severely disfigured when the airbag of his Chevrolet Malibu detonated after a crash.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
  • No evidence could prove that Mulderrig, who was 60 at the time of the crash, felt pain or lived long enough to deal with being disfigured, Hogan said.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of disfigured
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  • The tight finish came after a first half with see-saw action — mainly by Stewart — but was marred by whistles and questionable foul calls.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The second-year forward is trying to take advantage of his first true NBA preseason after knee injuries marred his rookie season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of marred
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  • The building's pine ceilings were in disrepair and its brick walls were damaged, poorly painted, or defaced with graffiti.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … HOLY GROUND ATTACK — World-famous Catholic shrine defaced and set on fire.
    — , FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of defaced
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  • Dylan Garand made 23 saves for his first career shutout and the New York Rangers spoiled the Detroit Red Wings' opener with a 2-0 victory on Friday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Cam Smith spoiled a third consecutive two-strike slider, stared into the first-base dugout and saw his manager applauding.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoiled
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