distort (Meaning)
distort (v)
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
form into a spiral shape
twist and press out of shape
affect as in thought or feeling
alter the shape of (something) by stress
distort (a.)
Distorted; misshapen.
distort (v. t.)
To twist of natural or regular shape; to twist aside physically; as, to distort the limbs, or the body.
To force or put out of the true posture or direction; to twist aside mentally or morally.
To wrest from the true meaning; to pervert; as, to distort passages of Scripture, or their meaning.
Synonyms & Antonyms of distort
distort Sentence Examples
- The rumor mill had distorted the truth, morphing it into an unbelievable tale.
- The funhouse mirrors distorted reflections, creating amusing and exaggerated images.
- Intense emotions often distort our perception of reality, clouding our judgment.
- Propaganda seeks to distort information, manipulating public opinion for political agendas.
- Photoshop and other editing software can distort images, altering their appearance beyond recognition.
- A prism distorts light, bending it into a spectrum of colors.
- Loud music can distort the signal, creating unpleasant audio distortion.
- Stress and anxiety can distort our memories, making it difficult to recall events accurately.
- Misinformation and disinformation aim to distort facts, misleading people and undermining trust in credible sources.
- Distorted guitars are often used in rock and heavy metal music, producing a distinct, gritty sound.
FAQs About the word distort
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story, form into a spiral shape, twist and press out of shape, affect as in thought or feeling, alter t
misrepresent, slant, censor,misstate, twist, falsify, complicate, misinterpret, obscure, pervert
clarify, illustrate, interpret, clarify, illustrate, interpret, explain,explain, spell out, clear (up)
The rumor mill had distorted the truth, morphing it into an unbelievable tale.
The funhouse mirrors distorted reflections, creating amusing and exaggerated images.
Intense emotions often distort our perception of reality, clouding our judgment.
Propaganda seeks to distort information, manipulating public opinion for political agendas.
