The imprisoned hero is not only subjected to mental torture and physical disfigurement at the "hands" of his fellow prisoners, he also experiences a devastating crisis of belief.

She also does not suffer from the physical disfigurement described by Laclos in the denouement.

That's a big trauma for a young guy, physical disfigurement, right?

Deliberate mutilation resulting in physical disfigurement has also been practiced by many cultures throughout human history for religious or judicial purposes.

Whatever had happened, his physical disfigurement was a mask that reflected a deeper change.

Henry (1770-1823), his younger brother, was "Cripplegate", due to a physical disfigurement.

Also, the appearance of the obese parent (as with any other physical disfigurement) may shame a child.

Is her concern female bonding, the physical and spiritual disfigurement of women or the loopy ways of destiny, which never closes one trapdoor that it doesn't open another?

The availability of new procedures can be a relief to adolescents overwhelmed by an otherwise intractable physical disfigurement.

Be it the physical disfigurement of a joker or the emotional and mental disfigurement of bigots who would condemn people for having drawn a wild card.