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DISTORTS Synonyms

There are 33 synonyms of the word distorts. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word distorts. (close relations)

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bends
verbv
noun

• pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

alters
verbv
verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• make an alteration to

• insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

• remove the ovaries of

changes
nounn
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

contorts
verbv
verb

• twist and press out of shape

disguises
nounn
noun

• an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

• any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity

• the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance

verb

• make unrecognizable

distends
verbv
verb

• become wider

• cause to expand as if by internal pressure

• swell from or as if from internal pressure

falsifies
verbv
verb

• make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• prove false

• falsify knowingly

• insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

garbles
verbv
verb

• make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

manipulates
verbv
verb

• influence or control shrewdly or deviously

• hold something in one's hands and move it

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• manipulate in a fraudulent manner

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed

masks
nounn
noun

• a covering to disguise or conceal the face

• activity that tries to conceal something

• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

• a protective covering worn over the face

verb

• hide under a false appearance

• put a mask on or cover with a mask

• make unrecognizable

• cover with a sauce

• shield from light

misconstrues
verbv
verb

• interpret in the wrong way

misinterprets
verbv
verb

• interpret falsely

• interpret wrongly

• interpret in the wrong way

misleads
verbv
verb

• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

• give false or misleading information to

misquotes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an incorrect quotation

verb

• quote incorrectly

misreports
verbv
verb

• To report erroneously; to give an incorrect account of.

misrepresents
verbv
verb

• represent falsely

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

misstates
verbv
verb

• state something incorrectly

perverts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

skews
verbv
adjective satellite

• having an oblique or slanting direction or position

verb

• turn or place at an angle

twists
verbv
noun

• an unforeseen development

• an interpretation of a text or action

• any clever maneuver

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• a circular segment of a curve

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

• the act of winding or twisting

• turning or twisting around (in place)

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• turn in the opposite direction

• form into a spiral shape

• form into twists

• extend in curves and turns

• do the twist

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

Best Hypernyms For DISTORTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for distorts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
affect belie deform distort form impact misrepresent shape touch twine twist
Phrases (5)
bear onbear uponchange formchange shapetouch on

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