distorting (Meaning)

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distorting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Distort

Using a magnifying glass to examine something up close can create a distorted view.
The funhouse mirror distorted my reflection, making me look like a completely different person.
The heat from the fire distorted the image of the trees, making them look like ghostly apparitions.
The rumor mill distorted the truth, turning a simple misunderstanding into a full-blown scandal.
The politician's words were distorted by the media, making it seem like he said something he didn't.
The reflection in the water was distorted by the ripples, making it hard to see what was below the surface.
The lens on the camera was distorted, causing the photos to have a strange and unnatural look.
The distorted sound of the music made it difficult to understand the lyrics.
The drug user's mind was distorted by the effects of the substance, causing him to see and hear things that weren't there.
The painting was distorted by age and neglect, making it difficult to see the original image.

of Distort

misrepresenting, coloring, censoring, misstating, misinterpreting, garbling, cooking, perverting,twisting, slanting

interpreting, clarifying, illustrating, illuminating, illuminating, clarifying,interpreting, illustrating, explaining, explaining

Using a magnifying glass to examine something up close can create a distorted view.

The funhouse mirror distorted my reflection, making me look like a completely different person.

The heat from the fire distorted the image of the trees, making them look like ghostly apparitions.

The rumor mill distorted the truth, turning a simple misunderstanding into a full-blown scandal.