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DISTORT

(verb, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Distort.

How to pronounce distort:

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Distort - as a verb

Make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falsify16garble9warp9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belie7misrepresent16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form into a spiral shape

Example: "The cord is all twisted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twine8twist8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Twist and press out of shape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contort9deform12wring9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distort8twine8twist8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Affect as in thought or feeling

Example: "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7colour8tinge6

Alter the shape of (something) by stress

Example: "His body was deformed by leprosy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deform12strain6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
form9shape10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Distort - as an adjective

Distorted; misshapen.

Example Sentences

"She distorted the truth to make herself look better."
"The camera lens distorted the image."
"He used Photoshop to distort the photo."
"The funhouse mirror distorted her reflection."
"The artist intentionally distorted the shape of the painting."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTORT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distort is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTORT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DISTORT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distort is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTORT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DISTORT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distort is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTORT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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