Definition of Distort
Distort
dis·tort
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to change, twist, or stretch something out of shape;
e.g. The crooked mirror distorts my reflection.
(verb)
to misrepresent or give a misleading account of something;
e.g. He obviously has distorted the facts of the story to appear innocent.
(verb)
to cause to be perceived inaccurately or unnaturally;
e.g. The bright yellow lights distorted the color of the fabric in the showcase.
(verb)
to become twisted or bent out of shape;
e.g. The hollow glass tube will distort as you apply heat and bend it slowly.
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