Synonyms for

Distorting

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

Definition

Distorting means to twist or change something in a way that makes it untrue or unclear.

Synonyms & similar words

color falsify garble wring distort twine tinge twist strain contort colour untwist deform warp twist deform misrepresent alter falsify warp change manipulate pervert mangle transform modify bend disfigure revise garble doctor tamper shape disturb

Example sentences

  1. The artist was distorting the shape of the vase.
  2. The photographer was accused of distorting the image.
  3. The politician was distorting the facts to win the election.
  4. The carnival mirror was distorting the faces of the people.
  5. The heat was distorting the image on the horizon.

Quotes

  • The truth is that men are tired of liberty. - Benito Mussolini
  • The very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world. - George Orwell
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. - Oscar Wilde

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