as in to distort
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
a disease that she contracted during childhood caused her spine to become misshaped
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in distortion
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of misshape
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2023
The misshapen hemoglobin misshape the cells.
—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
19 Dec. 2022
Do not store your menstrual cup in an air-tight container: A lack of air can actually damage and misshape the cup.
—
Emma Seymour,
Good Housekeeping,
6 July 2022
Verb
That’s a surefire way to bend the brim and otherwise misshape it.
—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2023
The misshapen hemoglobin misshape the cells.
—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
19 Dec. 2022
Do not store your menstrual cup in an air-tight container: A lack of air can actually damage and misshape the cup.
—
Emma Seymour,
Good Housekeeping,
6 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misshape
Verb
-
This disciplined recovery is vital in areas such as forecasting, where flawed workflows can distort decisions far beyond finance.
-
The biggest concern are realistic-looking visuals that subtly distort scientific details while remaining believable enough to pass initial review.
Noun
-
Timing, adjustments and sometimes outright manipulation can create distortions that do not survive a quality-of-earnings review.
-
Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
Verb
-
When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
-
Some cells were mechanically deformed to simulate incidents such as minor parking impacts.
Noun
-
Conducted at Longcheer Technology’s electronics manufacturing facility, the robots carried out tasks including tablet inspection, defect sorting, and material transport without interruption.
-
Roughly one-third of congenital heart defects in children with Down syndrome resolve naturally, and many need only a minor intervention.
Verb
-
The breeze was screwing with the sound system, and the temperature dropped abruptly.
-
Either Cody or Gunther wins because Sami gets screwed; Zayn will then further descend into madness and attack someone after the bell.
Noun
-
Sixteen-year-old Quin Duncan is a varsity lacrosse player in Wilmington is relieved to be back on the field after a bout with arteriovenous malformation (AVM).
-
Along with epilepsy, Benjamin also has cerebral palsy, cortical visual impairment and severe vision impairment caused by underdeveloped optic nerves and malformations in the visual centers of his brain.
Noun
-
Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail.
-
Signs of scoliosis Early detection is important and can help prevent progression of spinal deformity and reduce the need for surgery.
Noun
-
Others are chasing answers for chronic bloating, pain or irregularity that no doctor has been able to explain.
-
The immediate trigger for Saturday’s protest was the reported irregularity in a recent exam that quickly became a broader outlet for frustration over India’s education system and limited job opportunities.
Cite this Entry
“Misshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misshape. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
