distort — to change the shape, appearance, or sound of something so that it is strange or unclear
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change the shape, appearance, or sound of something so that it is strange or unclear
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- My voice was so distorted on the phone that my mom thought I was a telemarketer.
- The politician's speech was distorted by the media coverage.
- The heat from the fire distorted the metal frame of the car.
distort
VERB[/dɪˈstɔːrt/]
to change the shape, appearance, or sound of something so that it is strange or unclear
Looking into the funhouse mirror, the boy watched the glass completely distort his normal reflection.
DIS(away) + TORT(twist) — the giant monster decided to TORT(twist) the straight train tracks DIS(away) from their path to severely distort the metal.
To hide his mistake in the official report, the villain used white paint to completely distort the truth.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'distortus', the past participle of 'distorquere', meaning 'to twist apart'. This comes from the prefix 'dis-' (apart) combined with 'torquere' (to twist).
Breakdown
dis- (apart) + tort (twist, from Latin torquere) + -ion (act/result) = distortion; distort is the verb form meaning to twist apart or deform
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📝Examples
“My voice was so distorted on the phone that my mom thought I was a telemarketer.”
“The politician's speech was distorted by the media coverage.”
“The heat from the fire distorted the metal frame of the car.”
“Don't let anger distort your judgment when making important decisions.”
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