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to deform
01
to change the shape of something out of its usual shape
Transitive: to deform sth
Examples
Heavy pressure on the metal sheet can deform it, resulting in a bent or twisted form.
Overloading a backpack with excessive weight may deform its frame and straps.
02
to lose one's proper shape
Intransitive
Examples
Plastic left in the sun will deform.
Left out in the rain for too long, the cardboard boxes deteriorated and deformed.
03
to change the shape of something in an undesirable way
Transitive: to deform sth
Examples
Prolonged exposure to acid rain could deform the thin protective layers of some plants.
Stressful working conditions gradually deformed her posture over many decades on the job.
