1. changing the shape or appearance of something, especially in a way that makes it less attractive or normal
Usage: present participle of ‘deform’

1. causing something to change shape in an unnatural or unattractive way

Examples

• The heat was deforming the plastic container.
• Years of poor posture were deforming his spine.
• The accident left her with a deforming scar on her face.
• Arthritis was slowly deforming her hands.
• The pressure from the heavy books was deforming the shelf.
• The disease has a deforming effect on bone structure.
• Constant use was deforming the metal springs.