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deform vs gnarl

gnarl vs deform

deform is not a noun while gnarl is a noun.

deform and gnarl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deform No No Yes No
gnarl Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gnarl is a hyponym of deform; that is, gnarl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deform:
  • deform: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
  • gnarl: twist into a state of deformity
Other hyponyms of deform include dent, indent, incurvate, crank, convolute, convolve.
deform (noun) gnarl (noun)
something twisted and tight and swollen
deform (verb) gnarl (verb)
become misshapen make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
alter the shape of (something) by stress twist into a state of deformity
assume a different shape or form
make formless
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist and press out of shape
Difference between deform and gnarl

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