deformed

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/dɪˈfɔːmd/ 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

Unusual of shape; misshapen.

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Synonyms

contort distort disfigure malformed misproportioned misshapen unshapely distorted ill-shapen impaired mutilated warped crushed twisted bent disfigured contorted askew

Associated

orogeny deformation gneiss stunted metamorphic sedimentary tectonic nuclei strata rocks spine strain

Rhymes

informed formed transformed malformed uninformed stormed swarmed warmed misinformed unformed

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