verb
polymorph
To change something or oneself into a different form.
The wizard polymorphs the guard into a harmless sheep.
Etymology
The Greek components mean many and form. The verb applies that plurality of possible forms to changing a creature or object into another shape.
More examples
- Players can polymorph their characters into animals.
- The creature polymorphs whenever it senses danger.
- She polymorphed herself into a bird to escape.
Forms
polymorph · polymorphs · polymorphed · polymorphing
Similar words
- transform
- More broadly covers changes in form, appearance, character, or function.
- shapeshift
- Usually means changing one's own body rather than something else.