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Meaning & Definition of Distort in English

English

Distort

To twist out of shape or to misrepresent.


Pronunciation:

/dɪˈstɔːrt/

Part of Speech:

verb

Detailed 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

deformmisrepresentcontortwarptwist

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.