Suchen
to distort
01
verziehen, verzerren
to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural
Transitive: to distort shape of something
Example
The pressure of the heavy snow distorted the branches of the trees, bending them under its weight.
Strong winds can distort the shape of trees, bending them in unnatural directions.
Twisting the metal frame will distort its structure and weaken its integrity.
02
verfälschen
to change and twist a fact, idea, etc. in a way that no longer conveys its true meaning
Transitive: to distort a fact or idea
Example
The tabloid newspaper distorted the politician 's statements.
Misleading advertisements can distort the truth about a product 's effectiveness.
Propaganda campaigns often distort reality, manipulating information to sway public opinion.
03
verzerren, deformieren
to become twisted or warped out of shape, often due to pressure, heat, or other external factors
Intransitive
Example
The intense heat from the fire caused the metal beams of the building to distort.
The wooden fence panels distorted after prolonged exposure to heavy rain.
The fabric of the canvas distorted as it dried unevenly, creating wrinkles and folds in the painting.
Beispiel
The pressure of the heavy snow distorted the branches of the trees, bending them under its weight.
Strong winds can distort the shape of trees, bending them in unnatural directions.
Twisting the metal frame will distort its structure and weaken its integrity.
The extreme heat distorted the plastic containers, causing them to warp and lose their original shape.
Humidity can distort wooden furniture, causing it to swell and become misshapen over time.
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