déformer

Definitions of déformer
  1. verb
    form into a spiral shape
    synonyms: défigurer, tordre
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    défigurer, 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
  2. verb
    twist and press out of shape
    synonyms: défigurer, tordre
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    défigurer, tordre
    form into a spiral shape
  3. verb
    make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
    synonyms: falsifier
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    mal représenter
    represent falsely
  4. verb
    alter the shape of (something) by stress
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    façonner, former
    give shape or form to
  5. verb
    become misshapen
  6. verb
    cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
    synonyms: défigurer, tordre
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    bosseler, denteler
    make a depression into
  7. verb
    assume a different shape or form
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    saillir
    swell or protrude outwards
    aiguiser
    give a point to
    rouler
    form into a cylinder by rolling
    s' aplanir
    become flat or flatter
    crisper
    contract
    défigurer, tordre
    form into a spiral shape
    défigurer, tordre
    cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
    fléchir
    form a curve
    tendre, étirer
    extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
    s'écarquiller, se ballonner, se bomber
    bulge outward
    rentrer
    fold up
    bosseler, denteler
    make a depression into
    défigurer, tordre
    twist and press out of shape
    presser
    place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
    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
    courber, incurver
    bend or cause to bend
    arquer, incurver
    form an arch or curve
    pencher, s'incliner
    to incline or bend from a vertical position
    courber, ployer, se baisser
    bend one's back forward from the waist on down
    plier en deux, s'incliner, se recroqueviller
    bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
    ramper, s'aplatir
    show submission or fear
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    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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