What is another word for de-formation?
Pronunciation: [dəfɔːmˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
De-formation refers to a process through which something is distorted or altered to the point of no longer being recognizable in its original state. There are several synonyms for the word "de-formation," including deformation, defacement, disfigurement, distortion, warpage, and contortion. While each of these words has its own nuances when used in specific contexts, they all refer to the same idea of something being changed or morphed beyond its original form. De-formation can be physical, as in the case of a piece of metal that has been bent out of shape, or metaphorical, as in the case of a person whose character has been altered by negative experiences.
