DISTORTS Synonyms
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 | ||||||||