distort

verb · dis-TORT

CEFR C1

to change facts or shapes so they are no longer true

तोड़-मरोड़ करना

Usage

distort the factsdistort the trutha distorted picture

Examples

Some channels distort the facts to make news dramatic.

The old mirror distorts your face.

Common mistake

The leader's words were distort by the media.

The leader's words were distorted by the media.

Use the past participle distorted after were.

Remember: Distort: bend the truth out of shape.

Useful for

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