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Distort Meaning

Distort means twisting information so it seems wrong or unclear.

verb 7 letters medium word
Dictionary definition

To change information so it does not show the full truth clearly.

Example sentences

Distort in a sentence

easy

Our class discussed distort during reading time.

medium

The report used distort to explain its main point.

hard

Writers should use distort clearly so readers understand the message.

Synonyms

Words like Distort

twistChange meaning away from the original.
misrepresentPresent something inaccurately.
Antonyms

Opposite words

clarifyMake information clear.
accurateCorrect and not changed wrongly.
Word family

Distort word family

Base word

distort

adjective

distorted

Changed in a misleading way.

noun

distortion

The act of distorting.

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