MISSHAPE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˌmis-ˈshāp

Definition of misshape

as in to distort

to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition a disease that she contracted during childhood caused her spine to become misshaped

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noun

as in distortion

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Recent Examples of misshape

Verb

That’s a surefire way to bend the brim and otherwise misshape it. — Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misshape

Verb

But this perception completely distorts what most Palestinians believe and are prepared to accept.

— Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
The absurdist look at greed and climate change, reality and the distorting power of media, feckless world leaders and rapacious billionaires, struggled to get off the ground.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of distort

Noun

The proprietary clipguard technology that comes with it drastically reduces distortion and a internal pop filter to prevent plosive breath noise so listeners aren't distracted.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Spyglass Media said her posts crossed into antisemitism and hate speech, citing what the company characterized as false references to genocide, Holocaust distortion and an implication that Western media conceal Israel’s perspective.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of distortion

Verb

Moving and deforming ice produces substantial underwater noise.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
On a map, Newfoundland is a vast, asymmetrical island, cloven by bays and inlets, semi-detached to appendages of land deformed by ancient glaciers scraping over it, leaving glacial striations, grooves and gouges on its granite face.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of deform

Noun

This allows Vestas to standardize its construction processes, lower costs, and reduce defects.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Brands must also account for products with defects such as stains, mold and incorrect labels—issues that need to be remediated or repaired before the product reaches the consumer.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of defect

Verb

Unavoidably the text has been chopped and channeled, with some swapping of parts, bits of narration screwed into dialogue and events described in a paragraph blown out into scenes.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Who would come correct with a bitchy, sassy, screw-all-y’all response, and who would play it safe with a mild-mannered send-off?

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of screw

Noun

Will, who was born with a leg deformity and a genetic condition that affects his facial development and breathing and uses a wheelchair full-time, also bonded with Harry over his love of gaming.

— Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
For example, patients with bunion deformities may not be able to tolerate their hallux being forced in a straighter position.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of deformity

Noun

The irregularity was that Malagò was not registered as a member of the soccer federation at the time of the election in June.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
The heart monitor showed a slight irregularity, but not an emergency, and my doctor wasn’t inclined to medicate something that minor.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

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