Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To change the appearance, sound, or shape of something in a way that misleads or gives a false impression.
Distort
/dɪˈstɔːt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The artist chose to distort reality in his abstract paintings.Broadcast news can sometimes distort facts unintentionally.Her fear was enough to distort her perception of the situation.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin distortus, meaning twisted apart, from dis- implying apart and torquere meaning to twist. First used in the 15th century.
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