Definition of deform Deform

/diˌfɔˈɹm/ - [deeform] - de•form

We found 21 definitions of deform from 6 different sources.

What does deform mean?

WordNet

Verb deforms, deforming, deformed
deform - alter the shape of (something) by stress; "His body was deformed by leprosy"
		distort, strain
		shape, form give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
		jaundice affect with, or as if with, jaundice
deform - become misshapen; "The sidewalk deformed during the earthquake"
		change form, change shape, deform assume a different shape or form
deform - make formless; "the heat deformed the plastic sculpture"
		modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
deform - assume a different shape or form
		change shape, change form
		change undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
		roll execute a roll, in tumbling; "The gymnasts rolled and jumped"
		granulate, grain form granulating tissue; "wounds and ulcers can granulate"
		pouch, protrude, bulge send by special mail that goes through diplomatic channels
		taper, sharpen, point diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off"
		furl, roll up form a cylinder by rolling; "roll up a banner"
		flatten out, flatten lower the pitch of (musical notes)
		draw cause to localize at one point; "Draw blood and pus"
		deform alter the shape of (something) by stress; "His body was deformed by leprosy"
		dinge, batter make dingy
		twine, distort, twist make by twisting together or intertwining; "twine a rope"
		flex, bend, deform, twist, turn cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
		flex, bend cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
		unfold, stretch out, stretch, extend spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms"
		bug out, bulge out, protrude, bulge, pop out, come out, pop, start cause to bulge or swell outwards
deform - cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
		flex, bend, twist, turn
		unbend release from mental strain, tension, or formality; "unbend the mind from absorbing too much information"
		change form, change shape, deform assume a different shape or form
		dent, indent notch the edge of or make jagged
		incurvate cause to curve inward; "gravity incurvates the rays"
		gnarl twist into a state of deformity; "The wind has gnarled this old tree"
		crank bend into the shape of a crank
		convolve, convolute curl, wind, or twist together
deform - twist and press out of shape
		contort, distort, wring
		wrench, wring twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates; "wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
		wring twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand"
		twine, distort, twist make by twisting together or intertwining; "twine a rope"
		morph change shape as via computer animation; "In the video, Michael Jackson morphed into a panther"

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Wiktionary

deform (Verb)
To remove the form of.
deform (Verb)
To remove the looks of; to disfigure.
deform (Verb)
To mar the character of.
deform (Verb)
To alter the shape of by stress.
deform (Verb)
To become misshapen or changed in shape.
deform (Adjective)
Deformed, misshapen.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

deform (v. t.)
To spoil the form of; to mar in form; to misshape; to disfigure.
deform (v. t.)
To render displeasing; to deprive of comeliness, grace, or perfection; to dishonor.
deform (a.)
Deformed; misshapen; shapeless; horrid.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

deform
To deform because of shearing forces.
deform
To assume a different shape or form.
deform
To mar the appearance or beauty of.
deform
To alter the shape of (something) by stress.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

deform
de-form′, v.t. to alter or injure the form of: to disfigure.—adj. (Milt.) hideous, unshapely.—n. Deformā′tion.—p.adj. Deformed′, misshapen.—adv. Deform′edly.—ns. Deformed′ness; Deform′er; Deform′ity, state of being deformed: want of proper form: ugliness: disfigurement: anything that destroys beauty: an ugly feature or characteristic. [L. deformis, ugly—de, from, forma, beauty.]