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DEFORMING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Deforming.

Deforming - as a verb

Make formless

Example: "The heat deformed the plastic sculpture"

Twist and press out of shape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contortdistortwring
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distorttwinetwist
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

Example: "Bend the rod"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bendflexturntwist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become misshapen

Example: "The sidewalk deformed during the earthquake"

Alter the shape of (something) by stress

Example: "His body was deformed by leprosy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distortstrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formshape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The deforming pressure caused the sculpture to lose its original shape."
"Her deforming surgery drastically altered her appearance."
"The deforming force of the wind bent the metal fence."
"The deforming effect of the heat caused the plastic to melt."
"The disease resulted in severe deforming of the patient's joints."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFORMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deforming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFORMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DEFORMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deforming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFORMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is DEFORMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deforming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFORMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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