1. To deface a building facade, for example.
2. To mar or spoil the appearance of; SYN. disfigure, blemish.

1. To lower the grade of something; reduce its worth; SYN. cheapen.
2. To reduce in worth, character, etc.; disgrace; dishonour; SYN. disgrace, demean, put down.
3. To reduce the level of land, as by erosion.

1. To remove the consecration from a person or an object; SYN. deconsecrate.
2. To violate the sacred character of a place, such as a graveyard; SYN. profane, outrage, violate.