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verb

Definition of misshapesnext
present tense third-person singular of misshape
as in distorts
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

plural of misshape
as in distortions

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  1. distorts
  2. distortions
  3. abnormalities
  4. imperfections
  5. scars
Verb
  • But the company insists the report intentionally distorts data, and its record shows injuries are down even while its output has increased significantly in recent years.
    Chris Isidore, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks to the fast processor, your videos won’t drag or catch a delay that distorts images.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of distorts
Noun
  • Somehow, through a nauseating cascade of increasingly grotesque distortions of the human form, the movie morphs into a meaningful satire on society's stance that older women are irrelevant—blowing a kiss into the camera at the genre's past tendency to objectify female characters.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Lower tax rates allow people to keep more of their money and reduce distortions, which is why lowering rates increases economic freedom.
    Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distortions
Noun
  • Then they can be pushed forward to become healthy heart cells or mutations — or other abnormalities can be corrected.
    Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The tools can be used to improve cyber defense capabilities and quickly detect threat abnormalities.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of abnormalities
Noun
  • Used for brightening under eyes, concealing blemishes, and even contouring, this formula blurs imperfections with minimal product—and still looks natural.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of imperfections
Noun
  • As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.
    Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • When the skin heals, small scars form as stretch marks.
    Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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