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Another word for deform

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deform

v.

distort, disfigure, deface, injure; see damage 1, distort 3. See syn. study at distort.

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Another word for deform

verb

To alter and spoil the natural form or appearance of:

contort, disfigure, distort, misshape, twist. See beautiful

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While many people believe that wearing pointy shoes will cause bunions, you have to have certain genetic tendencies in order for these shoes to cause your feet to deform.
It is a potentially fatal condition that can deform bone structure and distort the appearance.
Corsets were also known to deform the rib cage, compress internal organs, and restrict breathing when worn for extended periods of time.

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