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deformity
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/dɨfɔɾmiˈdadɨ/de·for·mi·da·de
Definitions
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The state or quality of being deformed; an anomaly in the shape of a being or object.
Usage examples
“The accident left him with a deformity in his leg.”
“The ultrasound detected a possible deformity in the fetus.”
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congenital deformityphysical deformitycorrect a deformity
2
Figuratively, a serious vice or moral anomaly.
Usage examples
“His cruelty was a deformity of character.”
“Society cannot tolerate such ethical deformities.”
Synonyms
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moral deformitydeformity of character