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Meaning of distort
to change something, especially a fact or a piece of information, so that it no longer represents the truth
Etymology of distort
The word "distort" comes from the Old French word "distordre", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "apart" or "away from") and "torquere" (meaning "to twist")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, originally to describe the act of twisting or turning something away from its natural or proper position
Synonyms
alter
change
modify
twist
bend
warp
deform
misrepresent
falsify
exaggerate
misstate
pervert
corrupt
contort
misshape
garble
mangle
mutilate
misinterpret
misconstrue
manipulate
tamper
taint
vitiate
pollute
degrade
debase
adulterate
corrupt
deface
Definitions
- To change the original or true meaning of something, often in order to deceive or manipulate people
- * To change the shape of something, often in a way that is not natural or attractive
- * To represent something in a false or misleading way, often in order to promote a particular point of view or agenda
Usage Examples
- The journalist accused the politician of trying to distort the facts in order to win the election
- * The heat from the fire caused the metal to distort and lose its shape
- * The artist used distortion to create a sense of unease and tension in her paintings
Antonyms
clarify
clear
correct
rectify
amend
revise
edit
restore
renew
refresh
revive
rejuvenate
straighten
align
regulate
normalize
standardize
stabilize
fix
mend
repair