distort (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɔːrt/

Definition

To pull or twist something out of its normal shape; to change something so that it is no longer true or accurate.

Examples

• The heat began to distort the plastic.

• He accused the media of distorting the facts.

• The sound system distorted the music, making it sound tinny.

How to Use distort

distort something (collocation)

To change the shape or meaning of something. — "The wind distorted the shape of the sign."

distort into (prepositional phrase)

To change something into a different, often unnatural, form. — "The sculptor distorted the clay into a grotesque figure."

distort from (prepositional phrase)

To deviate from an original or true state. — "His interpretation distorted from the original meaning of the text."

Synonyms of distort

Words with a similar meaning to distort:

• twist
• bend
• warp
• misrepresent

Antonyms of distort

Words with the opposite meaning to distort:

• straighten
• preserve
• clarify

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary