warping 1 of 2

noun

Definition of warpingnext
as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition the warping of the door frame over the years means there's always a draft now

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warping

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verb

present participle of warp
1
as in distorting
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of the faulty English translation really warps the meaning of the original Russian text

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2
as in deteriorating
to lower in character, dignity, or quality claims that violent movies warp the values of our young people

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3
as in deforming
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition freezing warped the plastic, and now the cover won't fit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warping
  1. deformation
  2. deteriorating
  3. distortion
  4. degrading
  5. weakening
  6. curling
  7. poisoning
  8. destroying
Noun
  • Causes of Friction Blisters Friction blisters on the feet are caused by three elements: the motion of bone, high friction force, and the repetition of shear stress, which is when a force causes the deformation of an object by creating slippage along a flat surface that is parallel to the force.
    Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In 2018, a team of French physicists developed a rudimentary mathematical model to describe the deformation of a common type of knit.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of deformation
Verb
  • Her body is deteriorating in front of us, and yet my daughter and her vet say, if (the dog) looks happy, leave her be.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorating
Noun
  • Works transposed into foreign languages—and cultures—inevitably suffer omissions and distortion.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The economic distortions created by centralized monetary policy, and the trillions in debt, inflationary pressures, and regulatory overreach that follow are not going away anytime soon.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of distortion
Verb
  • The regulations, enacted by the Obama administration, prevented internet providers from degrading competitors’ services.
    Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But Israel has drifted far from this vision, culminating in its current government’s outspoken goal of annexing the West Bank, while degrading the rights of Arab Israelis.
    Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of degrading
Verb
  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of weakening
Verb
  • His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.
    Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of curling
Verb
  • Salting on sidewalks and driveways can also run off into your lawn and landscape, poisoning your plants.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Defense lawyers said that speech included a series of improper and prejudicial comments against the defendants and their legal team, poisoning any potential jurors against them.
    Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of poisoning
Verb
  • The most pressing problem concerns European Union rules on carbon dioxide emissions, with bottom-line-destroying fines for the bigger failures.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Records say Hollis sought help after Richard, having abused drugs and not slept for four days, went into a rage, tearing the house apart and destroying furniture.
    Carol Marbin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of destroying
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