deform
Meanings
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.
- To mar the character of.
- To alter the shape of by stress.
- To become misshapen or changed in shape.
Adjective
- Having an unusual and unattractive shape.
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Origin
- From Middle English deformen, borrowed from Old French deformer, from Latin deformare, infinitive of deformo, from de- + formo, from the noun forma.
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