Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distort
verb
/dɪsˈtɔːrt/
Definition
To twist out of shape or to misrepresent.
Examples
- The funhouse mirrors distort your reflection, making you look taller and wider.
- His statement was distorted by the media, leading to misunderstandings.
- The heat can distort the metal if it is not cooled properly.
Meaning
Distort means to change the shape or appearance of something, often leading to a misrepresentation of the original form or truth.
Synonyms
- twist
- falsify
- misrepresent
- warp
- deform
