défigurer

Definitions of défigurer
  1. verb
    form into a spiral shape
    synonyms: déformer, tordre
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    déformer, tordre
    twist and press out of shape
    emmêler, empêtrer
    twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
    entrelacer, s'enrouler
    spin,wind, or twist together
    entrelacer
    interlace by or as if by weaving
    natter, tresser
    weave into plaits
    natter, tresser
    form or weave into a braid or braids
    embrouiller, emmêler
    tangle or complicate
    type of:
    déformer
    assume a different shape or form
  2. verb
    twist and press out of shape
    synonyms: déformer, tordre
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    type of:
    déformer, tordre
    form into a spiral shape
  3. verb
    destroy or injure severely
    synonyms: mutiler
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    détériorer, endommager
    inflict damage upon
  4. verb
    cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
    synonyms: déformer, tordre
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    bosseler, denteler
    make a depression into
    type of:
    déformer
    assume a different shape or form
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