Answer: inflecting

AnswerCrossword Clue
inflectingChange the form of (a word) to express a particular grammatical function or attribute, typically tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender
inflectingBend or deflect (something), esp. inward
inflectingInfluence or color (music or writing) in tone or style
inflectingVary the intonation or pitch of (the voice), esp. to express mood or feeling
inflecting(of a word or a language containing such words) Undergo such change
inflectingVary the pitch of (a musical note)
inflectingINFLECT, to bend or curve inwards