Deform Meaning in English
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Definition
To change something’s shape, often in a way that makes it look damaged, ugly, or unnatural.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in technical, medical, or scientific contexts—rarely in casual speech. Common collocations: 'deform a metal,' 'bone deformity.' Don't confuse with 'distort' (changes appearance but not always shape) or 'degrade' (reduces quality, not shape). Often refers to permanent or harmful changes.
Spanish: deformarPortuguese (BR): deformarPortuguese (PT): deformarChinese (Simplified): 变形Chinese (Traditional): 變形Hindi: विकृत करनाArabic: يشوّهBengali: বিকৃত করা - আকৃতি বিকৃত করাRussian: деформироватьJapanese: 変形させるVietnamese: làm biến dạngKorean: 변형시키다Turkish: deforme etmekUrdu: بگاڑ دینا - مسخ کرنا (شکل کے لحاظ سے)Indonesian: mengubah bentuk - mendistorsi (bentuk)
Example Sentences
Heat can deform plastic bottles.
basic
If you drop the toy, it might deform.
basic
Too much pressure will deform the metal plate.
basic
The accident badly deformed the car’s front end.
natural
Over time, old books can deform from humidity.
natural
Don’t squeeze the package, or you’ll deform what’s inside.
natural