"deform" | Definition and Related Words

deform

Verb

is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
is a type of: distort, twine, twist - form into a spiral shape

subtypes: morph - change shape as via computer animation

same as: contort, distort, wring
verb group:
- wrench, wring - twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
- wring - twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
is a type of: change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form
subtypes:
- dent, indent - make a depression into
- incurvate - cause to curve inward
- gnarl - twist into a state of deformity
- crank - bend into the shape of a crank
- convolute, convolve - curl, wind, or twist together
same as: bend, flex, turn, twist
is a type of: change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form
is a type of: form, shape - give shape or form to

subtypes: jaundice - distort adversely

same as: distort, strain
is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
subtypes:
- roll - take the shape of a roll or cylinder
- grain, granulate - become granular
- bulge, pouch, protrude - swell or protrude outwards
- point, sharpen, taper - give a point to
- furl, roll up - form into a cylinder by rolling
- flatten, flatten out - become flat or flatter
- draw - contract
- deform - become misshapen
- batter, dinge - make a dent or impression in
- distort, twine, twist - form into a spiral shape
- bend, deform, flex, turn, twist - cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
- bend, flex - form a curve
- extend, stretch, stretch out, unfold - extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
- bug out, bulge, bulge out, come out, pop, pop out, protrude, start - bulge outward
same as: change form, change shape

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