deformation deformation /ˌdiːfɔrˈmeɪʃən/

noun

1. () A change for the worse  ( distortion , deformation )
   a change for the worse
     The intense pressure caused deformation in the metal structure.
   The intense pressure caused deformation in the metal structure.
   
2. The act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)  ( deformation , contortion )
   the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
     The contortionist amazed the audience with her flexibility.
   The contortionist amazed the audience with her flexibility.
   
   
3. Alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it  ( deformation )
   alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
    The deformation of the metal was caused by excessive heat.
   The deformation of the metal was caused by excessive heat.
   
   

 Goma Goma /ˈgoʊmə/

noun

1. A city in eastern Congo at the northern end of Lake Kivu near the border with Rwanda  ( Goma )
   a city in eastern Congo at the northern end of Lake Kivu near the border with Rwanda
   
   

 annexe annexe /ˈænɛks/

noun

1. [British] An addition that extends a main building  ( annex , annexe [British] , extension , wing )
   an addition that extends a main building
    The family decided to build an extension onto the house to give them more space
   The family decided to build an extension onto the house to give them more space
   
   

 pillory pillory /ˈpɪlɝi/

noun

1. A wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn  ( pillory )
   a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
    In medieval times, wrongdoers were often placed in a pillory in the town square.
   In medieval times, wrongdoers were often placed in a pillory in the town square.
   
   

verb

1. () Expose to ridicule or public scorn  ( gibbet , pillory )
   expose to ridicule or public scorn
   
2. Criticize harshly or violently  ( blast [Informal] , crucify , pillory , savage )
   criticize harshly or violently
    The press savaged the new President
   The press savaged the new President
    The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage
   The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage
   
3. Punish by putting in a pillory  ( pillory )
   punish by putting in a pillory