deface, v. [mar], [disfigure], [mutilate].
defacement, n. [disfigurement], [mutilation], marring.
defamation, n. calumny, [libel], [lampoon], traducement, roorback. See [slander].
defamatory, a. [slanderous], calumnious, [libellous], vituperative, contumelious.
defame, v. calumniate, malign, [vilify], [lampoon], vituperate, [slander].
defaulter, n. delinquent, [peculator], [embezzler], defalcator.
defeat, n. [repulse], [overthrow], [vanquishment], [foil], [rout], [frustration], [disappointment].
defeat, v. [conquer], [vanquish], [repulse], discomfit, [rout], [checkmate], [outwit], [balk], [foil], [frustrate].
defect, n. [blemish], [flaw], [imperfection], foible, [failing], [shortcoming], [infirmity].
defend, v. [guard], [protect], [shield], [secure], [screen], [shelter], fortify, garrison, [preserve], [harbor], [countenance]; [uphold], espouse, [vindicate], [advocate], [plead], [justify], [maintain].