Antonyms for de-forming


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-fawrm
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfɔrm


Definition of de-forming

Origin :
  • c.1400, "to disfigure," from Old French deformer (13c.), from Latin deformare "put out of shape, disfigure," from de- (see de-) + formare (see form (v.)). Related: Deformed; deforming.
  • As in injure : verb hurt, harm
  • As in mar : verb hurt, damage
  • As in bend : verb form or cause a curve
  • As in warp : verb bend, distort
  • As in refract : verb bend
  • As in contort : verb disfigure, distort
  • As in corrupt : verb pervert; pollute
  • As in deface : verb mar, mutilate
  • As in deform : verb distort, disfigure
  • As in disfigure : verb make ugly
  • As in grimace : verb make a pained expression

Synonyms for de-forming

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