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Meaning of distorting
The primary meaning of the word "distorting" is to give a false or misleading representation of something.
Etymology of distorting
The word "distorting" comes from the verb "distort", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "away from" or "opposite of") and "torquere" (meaning "to twist")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of twisting or altering something to make it untrue or inaccurate
Synonyms
misrepresenting
falsifying
exaggerating
manipulating
warping
twisting
perverting
misinterpreting
deceiving
misleading
distending
contorting
bending
garbling
misstating
altering
modifying
changing
disguising
camouflaging
concealing
masking
veiling
obscuring
skewing
slanting
coloring
tainting
infecting
corrupting
debasing
degrading
vitiating
Definitions
- To give a false or misleading representation of something
- To alter or manipulate something in a way that makes it untrue or inaccurate
- To change the original meaning or appearance of something
Usage Examples
- The media's distorting of the facts led to a misleading public perception of the issue
- The funhouse mirror was distorting my reflection, making me look like a cartoon character
- The politician's opponents accused him of distorting the truth to win votes
Antonyms
clarifying
simplifying
explaining
interpreting
presenting
depicting
portraying
representing
reflecting
mirroring
echoing
reproducing
replicating
duplicating
copying
quoting
citing
referencing
acknowledging
confirming
verifying
validating