De-fōrm'1, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. DEFORMED; p. pr. & vb. n. DEFORMING.] [Lat. deformare, from de and formare, to form, shape, from forma; Fr. déformer, Pr. & Pg. deformar, It. deformare, Sp. deformar.]
Sense 1. To mar or alter in form; to disfigure.
*Deformed, unfinished, sent before my time Into this breathing world.* Shak.
Sense 2. To render displeasing; to deprive of comeliness or perfection; to dishonor.
*Wintery blasts Deform the year delightful.* Thomson.