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distort
to twist or alter something out of its true or original shape or meaning
Synonyms
- warp
- skew
- misrepresent
Antonyms
- correct
distort in a sentence
The old mirror seemed to distort every reflection into a strange, wavy shape.
The recording device was damaged, so every voice on the tape sounded distorted and impossible to identify clearly.
Where it comes from
From Latin distorquere 'to twist different ways'
Memory hook
DISTORT — dis-TORT the facts until the picture is twisted out of shape.
Word parts
- dis — apart, away
distort: dis- (away) + tort (twist)
Read it in context
- The White Road Narrative