downwarp

/ˈdaʊnwɑːrp/

Definitions

1. noun

a downward fold or warp in the Earth’s surface, especially in a geological context

“The geologists studied the downwarp in the ancient riverbed.”

2. verb

to bend or warp something downwards, especially in a geological context

“The tectonic forces downwarped the terrain over millions of years.”

Synonyms

  • downfold
  • warp

Antonyms

  • uplift
  • upwarp