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Synonyms & Similar Words
misrepresent
exaggerate
manipulate
falsify
deceive
mislead
misstate
garble
mangle
twist
contort
pervert
warp
bias
slant
skew
vitiate
taint
corrupt
adulterate
alter
modify
change
disguise
conceal
camouflage
misinterpret
misjudge
misunderstand
misquote
misattribute
misapply
Meaning of Distort
To change the original or true meaning of something, such as a fact, figure, or statement, in order to deceive or mislead people
Definitions
- To change the shape or form of something, such as an object or image, in a way that is not natural or accurate
- To affect or influence something, such as a sound or signal, in a way that changes its original quality or character
Example Uses
- The media can distort the truth by selectively reporting certain facts and ignoring others
- The funhouse mirror distorted my reflection, making me look taller and thinner
- The noise in the background distorted the audio, making it hard to hear what was being said