shapechange

Become something else

Shapechange means to transform from one physical form into another, used almost exclusively in fantasy and folklore contexts.

A werewolf shapechanges under the full moon; a wizard shapechanges into a hawk.

The word functions as both verb and noun: The druid's shapechange caught them off guard.

Also appears as shape-change and shape change.

magic

shapeshifter

Being altering its form

polymorphEntity assuming multiple forms
transmutationComplete change of form
werewolfShapeshifting wolf-person

skinwalker · doppelganger · familiar · lycanthropy · glamour · illusionist · changeling · kitsune · selkie · enchantment

transformation

morph

Change form gradually

metamorphoseChange form entirely
transfigureChange appearance dramatically
transmuteChange in fundamental nature

transmogrify · shift · alter · reconfigure · convert · modify · reform · reconstruct · remake · mutate

biology

chrysalis

Pupal casing for metamorphosis

caterpillarMoth or butterfly young
butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
pupaInsect's resting stage

larva · molting · morphogenesis · nymph · imago · instar · pupation · tadpole · cocoon · metamorphosis

mythology

Proteus

Prophetic, transforming sea god

LokiNorse god of deception
ZeusGreek sky god
tanukiEast Asian wild canid

berserker · trickster · totem · cursed · blessing · folklore · legend

Opposites

physical form stability

shapechangefixedness

State of being stationary

unchanging · immutability · rigidity · permanence · stability

identity fluidity

shapechangetrue form

Authentic underlying identity

essential nature · permanence · constancy · stability

identity constancy

shapechangetrue form

Authentic underlying identity

original form · self-consistency · essential nature · unmasked · authenticity

Family

shape, change, shapes, shaped, shaping, shapely, shapeless, reshape, misshape

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