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Definition deform

Etymology

From Middle English deformen, borrowed from Old French deformer, from Latin deformare, infinitive of deformo, from de- + formo (“to form”), from the noun forma (“form”).

Verb

deform (third-person singular simple present deforms, present participle deforming, simple past and past participle deformed)

1. (transitive) To change the form of, usually negatively; to give (something) an unusual or abnormal shape.
2. (transitive) To change the looks of, usually negatively; to give something an unusual or abnormal appearance.
3. (transitive) To mar the character of.
4. (transitive) To alter the shape of by stress.
5. (intransitive) To become misshapen or changed in shape.