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Definition distort in British English

distort verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈstɔː(r)t/
1

to change something such as information so that it is no longer true or accurate

Example

The paper was accused of distorting the truth.

Example

The programme presented a distorted picture of her life.

Synonyms and related words
transition change make into
2

to change the way that something looks, sounds, or behaves so that it becomes strange or difficult to recognize

Example

Electronic faults can distort the radio signal.

Example

Her face was distorted with pain.

Synonyms and related words
transition change make into
Definition distort in British English