Misshape (verb)

To shape or form incorrectly or badly.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from mis- + shape.

Examples:

  1. The carpenter misshaped the wooden panel, ruining the entire piece.
  2. Her attempts to straighten the bent fork only misshaped it further.
  3. The shirt was misshaped after being left in the dryer for too long.
  4. The sculptor was careful not to misshape the delicate statue.
  5. The strong wind misshaped the hat, causing it to lose its original form.
Some random words: overripe, unplugged, ninety