MISSHAPES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of misshape

as in distorts

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

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noun

plural of misshape

as in distortions

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Verb

So this distorts things – the sub numbers don’t really tell the story.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Nigeria rejected the International Monetary Fund’s finding that the country has engaged in extra-budgetary public spending that distorts its deficit levels, blaming poor interpretation of its financial reporting method for the misunderstanding.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of distorts

Noun

However, even small distortions in these tests can lead to massive differences in real-world scenarios, as a Microsoft blog recently pointed out.

— Akash Pugalia, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
This fake star acts as a reference point, helping the telescope to calibrate and correct any light distortions.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of distortions

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Working on his audio venture makes Jacob more narcissistic and less socially competent; the podcast deforms his understanding of what friends are for.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Beneath that sits a tough magnesium alloy layer, followed by a hyper-elastic foam that deforms heavily to swallow the brunt of the kinetic shock waves.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of deforms

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Instead of relying entirely on manual video reviews, technicians will use software that analyzes inspection footage and flags potential defects for closer examination.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
The gist of the case is that live, rapid and in-play wagering options known as microbetting constitute design defects.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of defects

Noun

Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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.

— Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 June 2026

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