convolute vs deform
deform vs convoluteconvolute is an adjective but deform is not an adjective.
convolute and deform both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| convolute | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| deform | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
deform is a hypernym of
convolute; that is, deform is a
word with a broader meaning than convolute:
- convolute: curl, wind, or twist together
- deform: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
| convolute (adjective) | deform (adjective) |
|---|---|
| rolled longitudinally upon itself |
| convolute (verb) | deform (verb) |
|---|---|
| practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive | become misshapen |
| curl, wind, or twist together | alter the shape of (something) by stress |
| assume a different shape or form | |
| make formless | |
| cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form | |
| twist and press out of shape |
Words related to "convolute"
Words related to "deform"
- alter
- batter
- bend
- bug out
- bulge
- bulge out
- change
- change form
- change shape
- come out
- contort
- convolute
- convolve
- crank
- curl
- curve
- deform
- deformation
- dent
- dinge
- distort
- draw
- extend
- flatten
- flatten out
- flex
- form
- furl
- gnarl
- grain
- granulate
- incurvate
- indent
- jaundice
- kink
- modify
- morph
- point
- pop
- pop out
- pouch
- protrude
- roll
- roll up
- shape
- sharpen
- start
- strain
- stretch
- stretch out
- taper
- turn
- twine
- twist
- unfold
- wrench
- wring
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