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deform vs bulge

bulge vs deform

deform is not a noun while bulge is a noun.

deform and bulge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deform No No Yes No
bulge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bulge is a hyponym of deform; that is, bulge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deform:
  • deform: assume a different shape or form
  • bulge: swell or protrude outwards
deform (noun) bulge (noun)
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
deform (verb) bulge (verb)
become misshapen swell or protrude outwards
alter the shape of (something) by stress cause to bulge or swell outwards
assume a different shape or form bulge outward
make formless bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist and press out of shape
Difference between deform and bulge

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