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DISTORTING

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Distorting.

Distorting - 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)

Distorting - as an adjective

That distorts.

Example Sentences

"The distorting mirror made her appear taller and thinner than she actually was."
"The politician used distorting statistics to sway public opinion."
"The artist created a distorted image by intentionally distorting the proportions."
"The distorting effects of the drug caused the patient to see hallucinations."
"The journalist accused the media of distorting the facts to fit their narrative."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTORTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DISTORTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distorting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTORTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DISTORTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distorting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTORTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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