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

The sculpture deformed by the fall lost its aesthetic value.
Negative Change
'Deform' suggests the change was unintended and unwanted, typically as a result of damage.

The heat from the fire deformed the vinyl records.
Irregular Process
Using 'deform' hints that the process of change was irregular or uneven.

The plastic bottle deformed as it melted unevenly in the heat.
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