distort

verb
UK: /dɪˈstɔːt/
US: /dɪˈstɔːrt/

  1. To change something to make it false or not accurate.

    1. Don't distort the facts; tell the truth about what happened.
    2. The media can sometimes distort reality to create sensational headlines.

  2. To pull or twist something out of its original shape.

    1. The heat will distort the plastic if you leave it there.
    2. His face was distorted by pain as he struggled to lift the heavy box.

  3. To change or affect something, especially in a way that makes it worse.

    1. Poverty can distort a child's chances in life severely.
    2. These high prices distort the market, making fair competition impossible.

Synonyms

misrepresent falsify warp twist deform contort
distort adjective

  1. Pulled or twisted out of shape.

    1. The old mirror had a distort image.
    2. The painter presented the distort landscape in an abstract style.

  2. Misrepresented or altered from the truth.

    1. The report presented a distort version of the event.
    2. Political propaganda often relies on distort information to manipulate public opinion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distort" in English means: To change something to make it false or not accurate., To pull or twist something out of its original shape., To change or affect something, especially in a way that makes it worse..

The phonetic transcription of "distort" is /dɪˈstɔːt/ in British English and /dɪˈstɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distort": misrepresent, falsify, warp, twist, deform, contort.

Example usage of "distort": "Don't distort the facts; tell the truth about what happened.". More examples on the page.