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deforma-se

[deh-for-mah-suh]
verb
it deforms; it becomes deformed; deforms itself
1. Third person singular present indicative reflexive form of 'deformar' - to lose its original shape or form
The metal deforms under extreme heat.
O metal deforma-se sob calor extremo.
2. To become twisted, bent, or distorted
The plastic deforms when exposed to high temperatures.
O plástico deforma-se quando exposto a altas temperaturas.
3. To undergo physical alteration in shape or appearance
His face deforms in anger.
Seu rosto deforma-se de raiva.
Synonyms
distorce-setorce-seentorta-sealtera-se
Antonyms
forma-seendireita-serecupera-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deforma-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
deforma-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

deforma-se a imagem
deforma-se o caráter
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