deform

1. Make formless (synset 201587796)
   "the heat deformed the plastic sculpture"
   is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
2. Twist and press out of shape (synset 201353381)
   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
3. Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form (synset 201282617)
   "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
   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
4. Become misshapen (synset 200478596)
   "The sidewalk deformed during the earthquake"
   is a type of: change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form
5. Alter the shape of (something) by stress (synset 200477675)
   "His body was deformed by leprosy"
   is a type of: form, shape - give shape or form to
   subtypes: jaundice - distort adversely
   same as: distort, strain
6. Assume a different shape or form (synset 200140787)
   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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