Meaning & use
distort
To twist something out of its normal shape, or to change facts so they give a false impression.
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The old mirror distorted our reflections, making everyone look tall and thin.
The tabloid distorted her comments to make the story seem more scandalous.
A note on using this word
Distort applies both to physical shapes, like sound or images, and to information, such as facts or quotations.
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