Definitions

distort

[dih-stawrt] / dɪˈstɔrt /

VERB

deform; falsify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter belie deceive disfigure mangle misconstrue misinterpret misrepresent pervert twist warp

STRONG

angle bend bias buckle change collapse color con contort crush curve decline deteriorate deviate doctor fake fudge garble gnarl knot lie melt sag scam slant slump snow torture whitewash wind wrench writhe

WEAK

make out like misshape phony up put one on trump up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be honest preserve straighten

STRONG

ascend build improve increase keep represent rise smooth stay tell the truth

WEAK

beautify shape nicely straight

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Much of this volatility is directly attributable to leveraged products that tend to distort and amplify sudden moves in the market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The commission also started looking into Chinese wind turbine group Goldwind in February to probe if the company had been granted subsidies that distort the EU market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Eben Upton told the BBC's Big Boss Interview podcast this could "distort people's choices in ways that make that skill shortage worse and not better".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Kashani said viral mishap videos can distort public perception of the technology’s actual safety record.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Galactic collisions distort the shape of an originally spherical cluster and may also contribute to the genesis of spirals and irregulars from ellipticals.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Vocabulary lists containing distort

Twists and Turns: Tor

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Metamorphosis

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Number the Stars

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!