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deform

The word “deform” has 2 syllables: de-form

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɔrm/

What is synonym and antonym for deform?

In the thesaurus, “deform” has 19 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deform along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deform

Antonyms for deform

Meanings of deform

  • verb
    1. To change the form of, usually negatively; to give (something) an unusual or abnormal shape.
    2. To change the looks of, usually negatively; to give something an unusual or abnormal appearance.
    3. To mar the character of.
    4. To alter the shape of by stress.
    5. To become misshapen or changed in shape.
  • adjective
    1. Having an unusual and unattractive shape.

Example Sentences

  • Excessive heat can deform plastic containers during transport.
  • The accident caused the metal frame to deform under pressure.
  • Some diseases can deform the joints over time.
  • Improper handling may deform the delicate structure of the material.
  • Strong winds can deform even the most durable structures.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deform, such as: coil, contort, curl, deface, disfigure, distort, loop.

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Related Words

make a face

  • back off
  • blanch
  • blench
  • contort
  • cower
  • cringe
  • deform
  • disapprove
  • distort
  • dodge
  • duck
  • flinch
  • frown
  • gape
  • gaze
  • glare
  • gloom
  • glower
  • grimace
  • growl
  • jib
  • look daggers at
  • lour
  • lower
  • make a wry face
  • misshape
  • mouth
  • mug
  • ogle
  • pout
  • pull a face
  • quail
  • recoil
  • scowl
  • shrink
  • shy
  • simper
  • smirk
  • snarl
  • sneer
  • stare
  • start
  • swerve
  • turn
  • twist
  • warp

make faces

vary

  • alter
  • alternate
  • assort
  • be unlike
  • better
  • blow hot and cold
  • change
  • commute
  • contrast
  • convert
  • deform
  • depart
  • deteriorate
  • deviate
  • differ
  • digress
  • disagree
  • displace
  • dissent
  • divaricate
  • diverge
  • diversify
  • divide
  • exchange
  • extend
  • fluctuate
  • go
  • hem and haw
  • improve
  • inflect
  • interchange
  • make over
  • metamorphose
  • modify
  • morph
  • move
  • mutate
  • part
  • permutate
  • range
  • reach
  • recast
  • redo
  • refashion
  • regenerate
  • rejigger
  • remake
  • remodel
  • retool
  • revamp
  • revise
  • revolutionize
  • rework
  • run
  • seesaw
  • separate
  • shift
  • shilly-shally
  • snap
  • stretch
  • sweep
  • swerve
  • take turns
  • teeter
  • transfigure
  • transform
  • transmute
  • turn
  • turn around
  • vacillate
  • variegate
  • waver
  • worsen
  • yo-yo

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