shapeshift
Morph at will
To shapeshift is to transform one's physical form into another, especially in mythology and fantasy where beings change into animals or other creatures: The witch shapeshifted into a raven.
Figuratively, it describes fluid transformation of identity, appearance, or approach: Politicians shapeshift to match their audiences.
A shapeshifter is a being with this ability.
Change form gradually
- metamorphoseChange form entirely
- transmuteChange in fundamental nature
- transfigureChange appearance dramatically
- transmogrifyChange form grotesquely
alter · convert · reshape · reform · mutate · evolve · reconfigure · remodel
Navajo witch who transforms
- kitsuneJapanese folklore shapeshifter
- selkieShapeshifting seal of legend
- nagasSemi-divine snake beings
- doppelgangerSupernatural duplicate of oneself
werewolf · chimera · phoenix · mermaid · tanuki · swan maiden · berserker
Entity assuming multiple forms
- transmutationComplete change of form
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
- druidAncient Celtic priest-scholar
- familiarKnown from experience
glamour · illusion · enchantment · sorcery · doppelganger · changeling · mimic · arcane
Ability to adapt easily
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- plasticityAbility to change shape
- adjustChange to fit better
acclimate · conform · resourcefulness · survival · modify · variation · changeability · protean
Assume another's identity
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- concealKeep from being seen
- deceiveCause false belief
mimic · blend · infiltrate · incognito · cloak · veil · counterfeit · chameleon
morph
Change form gradually
- metamorphoseChange form entirely
- transmuteChange in fundamental nature
- transfigureChange appearance dramatically
transmogrify · alter · convert · reshape · reform · mutate · evolve · reconfigure · remodel · body horror
skinwalker
Navajo witch who transforms
- kitsuneJapanese folklore shapeshifter
- selkieShapeshifting seal of legend
- nagasSemi-divine snake beings
doppelganger · werewolf · chimera · phoenix · mermaid · tanuki · swan maiden · berserker
polymorph
Entity assuming multiple forms
- transmutationComplete change of form
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
- druidAncient Celtic priest-scholar
familiar · glamour · illusion · enchantment · sorcery · doppelganger · changeling · mimic · arcane · spellwork
flexibility
Ability to adapt easily
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- plasticityAbility to change shape
adjust · acclimate · conform · resourcefulness · survival · modify · variation · changeability · protean · chameleonic
impersonate
Assume another's identity
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- concealKeep from being seen
deceive · mimic · blend · infiltrate · incognito · cloak · veil · counterfeit · chameleon · pretender
- spellsspell, cast, conjure, curse, enchantment
- sci-fi verbsteleport, warp, beam up, time travel, hyperdrive
shapeshiftsolidify
Make or become hard
crystallize · ossify · petrify · stabilize · fossilize
shapeshiftstay true
Remain loyal, unchanged
be authentic · hold fast · stand firm · stay the course · persist
shapeshiftdisguise
Identity-concealing alteration
masquerade · wear a mask · impersonate · camouflage · cloak
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