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to distort
01
to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural
Transitive: to distort shape of something
02
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
03
to become twisted or warped out of shape, often due to pressure, heat, or other external factors
Intransitive
distort
v
distortable
adj
distortable
adj
distorted
adj
distorted
adj
distortion
n
distortion
n
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.
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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