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deform vs flex

flex vs deform

deform is not a noun while flex is a noun.

deform and flex both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deform No No Yes No
flex Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flex is a hyponym of deform; that is, flex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deform:
  • deform: assume a different shape or form
  • flex: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Other hyponyms of deform include roll, grain, granulate, bulge, pouch, protrude, point, sharpen, taper, furl, roll up, flatten, flatten out, draw, deform, batter, dinge, distort, twine, twist, bend, deform, turn, twist, bend, extend, stretch, stretch out, unfold, bug out, bulge, bulge out, come out, pop, pop out, protrude, start.
As verbs, deform and flex are synonyms defined as:
  • deform and flex: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Other synonyms of deform include bend, turn, twist.
deform (noun) flex (noun)
the act of flexing
deform (verb) flex (verb)
become misshapen cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
alter the shape of (something) by stress bend a joint
assume a different shape or form form a curve
make formless contract
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form exhibit the strength of
twist and press out of shape
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