No. 17,838 in Russian
уродуют
"Уродуют" means "disfigure" or "deform."
In a sentence
Они уродуют парк, срубая деревья.
They are disfiguring the park by cutting down trees.
In this context, 'уродуют' refers to damaging or spoiling the appearance of the park.
Некоторые изменения в здании его только уродуют.
Some changes in the building only deform it.
Here, 'уродуют' is used to signify making something less aesthetically pleasing.
Обидные слова уродуют душу.
Hurtful words scar the soul.
In this sentence, 'уродуют' metaphorically applies to harming one's inner self.
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