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/
Korean meaning: 왜곡하다, 비틀다, 일그러뜨리다
Korean pronunciation: 디**스토**트
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
The curved mirror distorts the man's reflection.
The funhouse mirrors distort every face on the resort.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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).
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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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