1. to change the normal shape or appearance of something, especially in a way that makes it less attractive or functional

Examples

• The heat will deform the plastic if it gets too hot.
• Years of heavy lifting deformed his spine.
• The accident deformed the car’s front bumper.
• Arthritis can deform the joints in your hands.
• The mirror was designed to deform your reflection.
• Pressure from the rocks deformed the metal pipe.
• The disease began to deform her facial features.