CEFR B1

deform

verb

Meaning

To change something into an ugly or unnatural shape, or to be changed into an ugly or unnatural shape.

Examples

The extreme heat can deform the plastic parts of the car.
His face was deformed by the accident.

Synonyms: warp, disfigure, malform

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deform (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɔːrm/

Definition

To change something into an ugly or unnatural shape, or to be changed into an ugly or unnatural shape.

Examples

The extreme heat can deform the plastic parts of the car.
His face was deformed by the accident.

How to Use deform

deform into (prepositional phrase): To change into a different shape. — "The clay deformed into a crude pot."
deform by (prepositional phrase): To be changed in shape by a specific cause. — "The metal was deformed by the impact."

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