Synonyms of deformation

deformation

noun

ˌdē-ˌfȯr-ˈmā-shən 

as in distortion

the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition

the catastrophic deformation of the steel girders under the enormous weight of the bridge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distortion
• deformity
• warping
• contortion
• torturing
• misshaping
• screwing
• disfigurement
• squinching
• malformation
• defacement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deformation

Apply distress to a young brain, and the deformation isn’t just in the education process, but in the neurodevelopment of people’s minds. — Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

This study builds upon deformation mapping research from 2018 that suggested that, on average, Neanderthals had a smaller cerebellum than early humans did. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026

This enables the diaphragm to maintain accurate piston motion, reduce unwanted deformation and suppress residual vibration after the signal stops. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The European Space Agency is also using Sentinel-1 data to map ground deformation caused by the earthquakes. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026