deform
distort / misshape / disfigure
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
past: deformedpp: deformeding: deforming
This term describes a loss of structural integrity or aesthetic symmetry, often implying a permanent or damaging change. It carries a clinical or technical tone when applied to materials and a tragic or severe connotation when applied to biological organisms. In engineering and physics, the word focuses on the physical response of a material to stress, whereas in a medical context, it refers to congenital or acquired anomalies that alter the natural human form.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To change the natural shape or appearance of something, typically through the application of pressure, heat, or force, resulting in a distorted or misshapen form.
"The intense heat caused the plastic casing to deform."