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protrude vs deform

deform vs protrude

protrude and deform both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
protrude No No Yes No
deform No No Yes No
As verbs, deform is a hypernym of protrude; that is, deform is a word with a broader meaning than protrude:
  • protrude: swell or protrude outwards
  • deform: assume a different shape or form
Other hypernyms of protrude include change form, change shape.
As verbs, deform is a hypernym of protrude; that is, deform is a word with a broader meaning than protrude:
  • protrude: bulge outward
  • deform: assume a different shape or form
Other hypernyms of protrude include change form, change shape.
protrude (verb) deform (verb)
swell or protrude outwards become misshapen
bulge outward alter the shape of (something) by stress
extend out or project in space 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 protrude and deform

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