Defacement (noun)

The act of damaging or marring the surface of an object or building, particularly the front or visible surface.

Origin:

The word defacement is formed from the prefix "de-" which means to undo or reverse, and the word "face" which refers to the front surface of a building or an object, together the word means to damage or mar the front surface of an object or building.

Examples:

1. The graffiti on the building was considered defacement of public property.
2. The sculpture had been defaced with spray paint.
3. The defacement of the historical monument caused public outrage.
4. The vandals were arrested for defacement of the city hall.
5. The act of scribbling on the wall is considered as defacement.