distort
Meaning
To distort means to alter the original form, meaning, or appearance of something in a way that misrepresents or misleads, often resulting in a lack of fidelity to the truth or an intended message; it can refer to both physical alterations and figurative m
💡 While "distort" often carries a negative connotation of deception or misrepresentation, it can also refer to legitimate alterations for artistic or analytical purposes, necessitating careful context to avoid misinterpretation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
her
kitchen
table
with
a
stack
of
articles
,
preparing
a
concise
summary
for
her
language
class
.
She
knew
that
simplifying
an
argument
could
easily
distort
the
author's
intent
,
so
she
highlighted
key
phrases
and
checked
the
context
carefully
.
Although
the
task
seemed
straightforward
,
she
found
it
surprisingly
difficult
to
choose
which
details
were
essential
and
which
were
peripheral
.
To
avoid
misrepresenting
the
original
,
she
wrote
provisional
sentences
and
compared
them
with
the
source
material
,
adjusting
tone
and
emphasis
where
necessary
.
When
she
finished
,
she
read
the
summary
aloud
to
a
classmate
and
welcomed
critical
feedback
,
because
a
second
perspective
often
reveals
unintended
shifts
in
meaning
.
Common Phrases
distort the truth
distort public perception
distort the data
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