deform

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/dɪˈfɔːm/ English

Definitions

verb

To change the form of, usually negatively; to give (something) an unusual or abnormal shape.
To change the looks of, usually negatively; to give something an unusual or abnormal appearance.“a face deformed by bitterness”
To mar the character of.“a marriage deformed by jealousy”
To alter the shape of by stress.

adjective

Having an unusual and unattractive shape.

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Synonyms

contort distort disfigure deformed disfigured misshapen bend twist wring strain change form change shape misshape misrepresent warp unshapen grotesque informed

Associated

deformation workpiece ductile compress brittle elastic viscous elasticity creep forging curvature stresses

Rhymes

warm form transform storm conform swarm uniform perform firestorm platform

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