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Deform

usgb/dɪˈfɔːrm/Volume
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Visual Impact

The word 'deform' often implies something looks worse after being changed, not just different.

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The sculpture deformed by the fall lost its aesthetic value.
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Negative Change

'Deform' suggests the change was unintended and unwanted, typically as a result of damage.

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The heat from the fire deformed the vinyl records.
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Irregular Process

Using 'deform' hints that the process of change was irregular or uneven.

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The plastic bottle deformed as it melted unevenly in the heat.
Visual representation of the word "Deform"

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