be deformed
Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words
Used to describe a permanent state of being misshapen.
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Examples (10)
- The ancient tree's branches are deformed by centuries of wind.
- His spine was deformed from a childhood illness.
- The plastic bottle was severely deformed by the intense heat.
- If the metal isn't cooled properly, it will be deformed.
- The puppy's leg was deformed at birth.
- The patient's joints are deformed due to severe arthritis.
- The car's frame has been deformed since the accident.
- Some of the clay pots were deformed during the firing process.
- The character in the horror film had a face that was hideously deformed.
- Why are the leaves on this plant so deformed?