Meaning of the word distort in English
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distort
US /dɪˈstɔːrt/
UK /dɪˈstɔːrt/
Verb
1.
pull or twist out of shape
Example:
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The funhouse mirror distorted her reflection.
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The strong wind distorted the shape of the tent.
2.
misrepresent; give a misleading account of
Example:
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The media often distorts the truth to create sensational headlines.
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He tried to distort the facts to make himself look better.
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