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deform

/dɪˈfɔːm/
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.

    "a face deformed by bitterness"

    Similar: disfigure

  3. To mar the character of.

    "a marriage deformed by jealousy"

Synonymscontort, distort, disfigure
adjective
  1. Having an unusual and unattractive shape.

    Similar: deformed, disfigured, misshapen

Synonymsdeformed, disfigured, misshapen

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