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DISTORTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Distorts.

Distorts - as a verb

Make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falsifygarblewarp
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beliemisrepresent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form into a spiral shape

Example: "The cord is all twisted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twinetwist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Twist and press out of shape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contortdeformwring
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distorttwinetwist
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Affect as in thought or feeling

Example: "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colorcolourtinge

Alter the shape of (something) by stress

Example: "His body was deformed by leprosy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deformstrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formshape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The funhouse mirror distorts my reflection."
"The camera lens distorts the image slightly at the edges."
"The artist intentionally distorts reality to create a surreal effect."
"The political ad distorts the opponent's statements to make them seem worse."
"The interpretive dance performance distorts traditional ballet movements."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTORTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distorts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTORTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DISTORTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distorts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTORTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DISTORTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distorts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTORTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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