distort
1 antonym for distort — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To twist something out of its normal shape.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To twist something out of its normal shape.
“The heat began to distort the plastic frame.”
2. verb
To give a false or misleading version of the truth.
“The article distorted what the scientist had actually said.”
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Antonyms
How to use distort
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
distort the truth
distort the image
distort reality
Etymology
From Latin distortum, the past participle of distorquēre, "to twist" or "to torture" — combining dis- ("apart") with torquēre ("to twist"), the same root that gives us torque and torture.
Full origin of distort →Frequently asked questions
What does “distort” mean?
The word “distort” means to twist something out of its normal shape. In plain terms, to warp something's shape, or twist the truth so it becomes misleading.
How do you pronounce “distort”?
“Distort” is pronounced dihs-TAWT (/dɪsˈtoɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “distort” in a sentence?
Here is “distort” used in a sentence: “The heat began to distort the plastic frame.”
What part of speech is “distort”?
“Distort” is a verb.
Where does the word “distort” come from?
The word “distort” comes from Latin. From Latin distortum, the past participle of distorquēre, "to twist" or "to torture" — combining dis- ("apart") with torquēre ("to twist"), the same root that gives us torque and torture.
Is “distort” a common word?
“Distort” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “distort” have?
“Distort” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to twist something out of its normal shape.
