deforms

Definitions

To change the form or shape of something, typically through physical pressure or stress.

To distort or misrepresent the appearance or structure of an object or concept.

Examples

The intense heat deforms the plastic casing, making it impossible to fit back onto the device.

Constant pressure from the heavy load gradually deforms the metal support beams over time.

Synonyms

distorts twists warps buckles contorts misshapes bends

Antonyms

straightens aligns restores smooths regularizes corrects beautifies