The literary use of "deface" illustrates its evolution from a literal act of physical vandalism to a more metaphorical action of tarnishing reputations or ideals. In early documents, as seen in Thomas Jefferson’s declarations ([1], [2], [3]), the term carries a weighty sense of obliteration—rendering something unrecognizable or completely spoiled. This idea is echoed in Biblical and historical texts such as Flavius Josephus’s account ([4]), where divine retribution is promised to deface an entire city, imbuing the act with symbolic moral judgment. In contrast, by the 19th century, authors like Victor Hugo ([5]) employed "deface" to depict a tangible, rebellious act against societal constructs, while Thomas Hardy’s poetic lines ([6], [7]) use the term to foreshadow the eventual erosion of personal legacy and honor. Thus, across literature, "deface" has transitioned from marking physical destruction to encapsulating the broader, often irreversible decay of character and societal values.