misshaping 1 of 2

as in deformation
the twisting of something out of a natural or normal shape or condition the rear bumper suffered some pretty noticeable misshaping from the accident

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misshaping

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verb

present participle of misshape
as in distorting
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
  • The visual inspection of a connector cannot reveal internal crimp deformation, oxidation or micro-movement.
    Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Everything from a 15-degree to a 45-degree overhang printed brilliantly without deformation or issue.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • Don’t get caught in your own reality distortion field.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The official story told by official sources, the story we’ve been trained to trust, is often a distortion, or a downright fabrication.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Scarring or deformity: Scar tissue can form as ear piercings heal, which can cause permanent scarring or changes to the ear’s shape.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Doing so may also reduce the risk of foot deformities and walking disabilities.11 Meanwhile, having foot problems can significantly affect your quality of life, particularly for women.12 Diseases can also affect shoe size and foot health.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 July 2025
Verb
  • His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.
    Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Misshaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misshaping. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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