as in to distort
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
a cynic whose face seems to be permanently deformed by a sneer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deform
What to Listen For: The wind whipping through the forest at the summit, so strong and constant that the peak’s red spruces have become deformed and only have branches and nettles on one side.
—
Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
Based on analysis of satellite measurements, the collision deformed sedimentary and volcanic rock layers as far as 6.2 miles to the north and south of the impact crater, while leaving the east and west relatively unscathed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The elements were slowly crushing the base as the gradual movement of the ice sheet deformed the structures.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
It's designed to be so incredibly easy that a beginner can just pick it up and start laying down perfect dimes, even on super thin material down to 8 thousandths of an inch (0.2 mm) without melting through your project – or even deforming it.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deform
Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
Based on analysis of satellite measurements, the collision deformed sedimentary and volcanic rock layers as far as 6.2 miles to the north and south of the impact crater, while leaving the east and west relatively unscathed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The elements were slowly crushing the base as the gradual movement of the ice sheet deformed the structures.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
It's designed to be so incredibly easy that a beginner can just pick it up and start laying down perfect dimes, even on super thin material down to 8 thousandths of an inch (0.2 mm) without melting through your project – or even deforming it.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deform
Cite this Entry
“Deform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deform. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share