Misshape — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌmis-ˈshāp/ mis·shape

Meaning & Definition of Misshape

Misshape (verb)

  1. to shape (something) badly, to give an unnatural shape or form to

Misshape (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: contort, deform, distort, screw, squinch, torture, warp
    related: deface, disfigure, wrench, wrest, wring, coil, curl, loop, spiral, twine, wind, wreathe
    near: straighten, unbend, uncurl

Misshape (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in irregularity, abnormality

    similar: abnormality, distortion, irregularity, malformation, blemish, blight, blotch, defect, deformity, disfigurement, excrescence, excrescency, fault, flaw, imperfection, mar, mark, pockmark, scar, bug, glitch, kink, blot, blur, spot, stain, taint, damage, defacement, impairment, injury, failing, weakness
    opposite: adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, ornament

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Misshape

The most common words with a similar meaning to Misshape:

contort, deform, distort, screw, squinch, torture, warp, abnormality, distortion, irregularity, malformation, blemish, blight, blotch, defect, deformity, disfigurement, excrescence, excrescency, fault, flaw, imperfection, mar, mark, pockmark, scar, bug, glitch, kink, blot, blur, spot, stain, taint, damage, defacement, impairment, injury, failing, weakness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Misshape

Words with the opposite meaning of Misshape:

adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, ornament

Related Words for Misshape

deface, disfigure, wrench, wrest, wring, coil, curl, loop, spiral, twine, wind, wreathe

Near Antonyms of Misshape

straighten, unbend, uncurl

Word Forms of Misshape

Inflections: misshaped, misshaping

Origin & Etymology of Misshape

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Misshape

What does "Misshape" mean?

"Misshape" means to shape (something) badly, to give an unnatural shape or form to. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to shape (something) badly, to give an unnatural shape or form to. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Misshape"?

Other words for "Misshape" include contort, deform, distort, screw, squinch, torture, warp and abnormality. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Misshape" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Misshape"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Misshape". Common alternatives include contort, deform, distort, screw, squinch, torture, warp, abnormality, distortion and irregularity.

What is the opposite of "Misshape"?

Antonyms of "Misshape" include adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement and ornament. Near antonyms include straighten, unbend and uncurl.

How do you use "Misshape" in a sentence?

Examples of "Misshape" in a sentence: "a disease that she contracted during childhood caused her spine to become misshaped".

Is "Misshape" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Misshape" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Misshape"?

"Misshape" is pronounced /ˌmis-ˈshāp/ and divided into syllables as mis·shape.

What is the origin of the word "Misshape"?

First known use: 15th century.