Definitions
- Referring to a physical injury or damage that alters the appearance of a person or object. - Describing a change in appearance that is unpleasant or unattractive. - Talking about a negative change in the appearance of something that was once beautiful or perfect.
- Referring to a physical injury or damage that alters the shape or structure of a person or object. - Describing a change in shape or structure that is abnormal or unnatural. - Talking about a negative change in the shape or structure of something that was once normal or symmetrical.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a negative change in appearance or structure.
- 2Both words are used to describe physical changes.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people or objects.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
- 5Both words can be used as verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Disfigure refers more to changes in appearance, while deform refers more to changes in structure.
- 2Severity: Deform implies a more severe or extreme change than disfigure.
- 3Cause: Disfigure often implies external causes such as injury or damage, while deform can also refer to internal or genetic causes.
- 4Connotation: Disfigure is often associated with a loss of beauty or attractiveness, while deform is associated with abnormality or unnaturalness.
- 5Usage: Disfigure is more commonly used to describe people, while deform is more commonly used to describe objects or body parts.
Remember this!
Disfigure and deform are synonyms that both describe negative changes in appearance or structure. However, disfigure is more focused on changes in appearance due to external causes, while deform is more focused on changes in structure that may be internal or genetic. Additionally, disfigure is more commonly used to describe people, while deform is more commonly used to describe objects or body parts.
