What is another word for Deforming?

Pronunciation: [dɪfˈɔːmɪŋ] (IPA)

Deforming refers to the process of changing the shape, structure, or appearance of something in an undesirable way. There are several synonyms for deforming, including distorting, warping, twisting, contorting, misshaping, and disfiguring. Distorting and warping specifically refer to altering the shape or form of an object or material. Twisting and contorting imply a more physical or torturous change of shape, while misshaping refers to an unwanted alteration of the original form. Disfiguring typically suggests a change in appearance resulting from an illness or injury. All of these synonyms convey a negative connotation and are often used to describe the effects of damage or decay.

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What are the hypernyms for Deforming?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Deforming

While hitherto, to be outside of the single family influence was an evil, it would now be an evil to confine the child entirely to it, narrowing his heart and mind, and Deforming his character.
"Education in The Home, The Kindergarten, and The Primary School"
Elizabeth P. Peabody
The rod can then be pressed into firm union with the tube and drawn a little to remove the excess of glass without Deforming the tube.
"Laboratory Manual of Glass-Blowing"
Francis C. Frary
After blaming Madame Nestor and Deforming her own faculties to clear him from evil, the devilishness of the present visitation overwhelmed.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort

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