deform vs convolute

deform is not an adjective while convolute is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deform	No	No	Yes	No
convolute	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, convolute is a hyponym of deform; that is, convolute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deform:

Other hyponyms of deform include dent, indent, incurvate, gnarl, crank, convolve.

deform (adjective)	convolute (adjective)
	rolled longitudinally upon itself

deform (verb)	convolute (verb)
become misshapen	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
alter the shape of (something) by stress	curl, wind, or twist together
assume a different shape or form
make formless
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist and press out of shape