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Distort

Verb / dɪˈstɔ:rt / Another word for distort — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to pull or twist out of shape; to give a false or misleading account of; to change the meaning or effect of something

Synonyms & similar words

color falsify garble wring tinge twine strain twist contort colour untwist deform warp deform warp misrepresent falsify pervert twist mangle alter change disfigure skew misshape contort torture manipulate garble doctor tamper modify distract

Example sentences

  1. The heat distorted the image on the sidewalk.
  2. The politician distorted the facts to make himself look better.
  3. Don't distort the truth just to win an argument.
  4. The artist distorted the shape of the sculpture to make it more interesting.
  5. The noise from the construction site distorted my phone call.

Quotes

  • The media can be a force for good or evil, but it depends on those who control it. They can either distort or elevate the truth. - Aung San Suu Kyi
  • The truth is not always what it seems. Sometimes it's distorted by our own perceptions, sometimes it's distorted by others. - K.M. Shea
  • The power to distort the truth is the power to control the masses. - K.R. Ruth

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