deform

verb

de·form di-ˈfȯrm How to pronounce deform (audio)

dē-

deformed; deforming; deforms

transitive verb

: to spoil the form of

: to spoil the looks of : disfigure

a face deformed by bitterness

: to mar the character of

a marriage deformed by jealousy

: to alter the shape of by stress

intransitive verb

: to become misshapen or changed in shape

deformable

di-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl How to pronounce deform (audio)

dē-

adjective

Synonyms

contort
distort
misshape
screw
squinch
torture
warp

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Example Sentences

The disease eventually deforms the bones. The disease eventually causes the bones to deform.

Recent Examples on the Web These structures employed the same manufacturing technique as 3D printing but were designed to deform over time in response to changes in humidity and temperature.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 Metal blade bolts do have some ability to stretch and deform without breaking.

The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, 27 Aug. 2022 When crashing a car, the brake pedal is prone to causing injuries to the lower extremities—especially when the firewall begins to deform.

Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2022 However, according to researchers the impact may deform Didymoon much more severely than previously thought.

Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The conflict is on full display in black holes, which deform space so severely that gravity’s more fundamental, quantum nature cannot be ignored.

Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2022 According to Viswanathan, some rechargeable batteries have hard metal shells that resist the buildup of internal pressure and don’t visibly deform very much.

Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 The XT Extreme’s air cells deform independently, allowing the four-inch-thick pad to mold around your body.

Ryan Stuart, Outside Online, 10 May 2021 The thicker, stronger carcass of an LT tire, inflated to a higher pressure, will deform less over small bumps than a P/Euro-metric one, transmitting those movements to the suspension.

Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French desfurmer, from Latin deformare, from de- + formare to form, from forma form

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	deforming
释义	deform verb de·form di-ˈfȯrm dē- deformed; deforming; deforms transitive verb 1 : to spoil the form of 2 a : to spoil the looks of : disfigure a face deformed by bitterness b : to mar the character of a marriage deformed by jealousy 3 : to alter the shape of by stress intransitive verb : to become misshapen or changed in shape deformable di-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl dē- adjective Synonyms contort distort misshape screw squinch torture warp See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The disease eventually deforms the bones. The disease eventually causes the bones to deform. Recent Examples on the Web These structures employed the same manufacturing technique as 3D printing but were designed to deform over time in response to changes in humidity and temperature. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 Metal blade bolts do have some ability to stretch and deform without breaking. The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, 27 Aug. 2022 When crashing a car, the brake pedal is prone to causing injuries to the lower extremities—especially when the firewall begins to deform. Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2022 However, according to researchers the impact may deform Didymoon much more severely than previously thought. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The conflict is on full display in black holes, which deform space so severely that gravity’s more fundamental, quantum nature cannot be ignored. Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2022 According to Viswanathan, some rechargeable batteries have hard metal shells that resist the buildup of internal pressure and don’t visibly deform very much. Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 The XT Extreme’s air cells deform independently, allowing the four-inch-thick pad to mold around your body. Ryan Stuart, Outside Online, 10 May 2021 The thicker, stronger carcass of an LT tire, inflated to a higher pressure, will deform less over small bumps than a P/Euro-metric one, transmitting those movements to the suspension. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French desfurmer, from Latin deformare, from de- + formare to form, from forma form First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition deform verb de·form di-ˈfȯrm deformed; deforming : to spoil the form or the natural appearance of deforming verb present participle of deform as in distorting to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition a cynic whose face seems to be permanently deformed by a sneer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance distorting warping contorting misshaping torturing screwing curling disfiguring squinching defacing coiling winding looping twining spiraling wrenching spiralling wringing wresting wreathing Antonyms & Near Antonyms straightening uncurling unbending
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deform

verb

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Example Sentences

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