Meaning & Definition of Distort in English
Distort
To twist out of shape or to misrepresent.
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈstɔːrt/Part of Speech:
verbDetailed Definitions
Definition: To pull or twist out of shape.
Example Sentence: The heat caused the plastic to distort.
Definition: To give a misleading or false account or impression.
Example Sentence: The media tends to distort the facts.
Definition: To alter the appearance or sound of something.
Example Sentence: He distorted his voice to sound more intimidating.
Definition: To change something so that it is no longer true or accurate.
Example Sentence: The story was distorted to make it more interesting.
Definition: To cause a change in a physical object or signal.
Example Sentence: The audio was distorted due to poor recording quality.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'distortus', past participle of 'distorquere', meaning to twist apart.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- distort the truth: To twist or change the facts in a misleading way.
- distorted reality: A perception that is twisted away from the truth.
- distort someone's words: To misinterpret or misquote what someone has said.
Translations
- Spanish: distorsionar
- French: distorcer
- German: verzerren
- Russian: искажать
Related Words
- distortion: The action of distorting or the state of being distorted.
- distorted: Describing something that has been twisted or misrepresented.
- distortionary: Relating to or causing distortion.
Slang Meanings of distort
Meaning: To exaggerate.
Example Sentence: He distorted the facts to make his story more dramatic.
Meaning: To spin the story.
Example Sentence: Don't distort the story, tell it like it is.