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Distort

/dɪˈstɔːt/
To change the appearance, sound, or shape of something in a way that misleads or gives a false impression.

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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:

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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