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

This was done using a mixture of radar that measured surface deformation, engineering surveys, boreholes made at the sites, and independent seismic data. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Chanard and her colleagues used high-resolution satellite measurements to track ground deformation and groundwater levels in the Sacramento Valley from 2016 to 2022. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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 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