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skewto change or influence something in a way that is not accurate, fair, or normal

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to change or influence something in a way that is not accurate, fair, or normal

Pronunciation (IPA): /skjuː/

Korean meaning: 왜곡하다, 비뚤어지게 하다

Korean pronunciation: **스**큐

Example Sentences

  • My professor's love for pizza completely skewed his lecture on Italian culture.
  • The survey results were heavily skewed because only cat lovers responded.
  • His perception of reality was skewed after watching too many superhero movies.

skew

VERB

//skjuː//

to change or influence something in a way that is not accurate, fair, or normal

skew concept
💡 Concept

Exaggerating the truth distorts reality

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skew rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The crew's skewed view distorts the true view!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/skjuː/
🇬🇧 UK/skjuː/

🌳Etymology

Rootskew

Origin

중세 네덜란드어 'scheef(기울어진)'에서 유래되어 현재의 '왜곡하다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

newfewviewcrewdue
new
few
view
crew
due

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My professor's love for pizza completely skewed his lecture on Italian culture.

The survey results were heavily skewed because only cat lovers responded.

😄 Fun example

His perception of reality was skewed after watching too many superhero movies.

The age distribution in the tech company is heavily skewed toward younger employees.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

distortbiastwistwarpslant

Antonyms

straightenbalancecorrect

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