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deformed

/dɪˈfɔːmd/
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. Unusual of shape; misshapen.

Synonymsmalformed, misproportioned

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