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Definition of deformation

the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
a change for the worse

Similar Words: contortion, distortion

Hyponyms: shear, strain, warp, warping

Derivational Morphology: contort, deform, distort, wring, flex, bend, twist, turn, change shape, change form, strain

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