To distort
Example: They distort information through bias
Definition
"To distort" means to change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something in a way that makes it unclear, misleading, or inaccurate. For example, when people distort information, they alter facts to create a biased or false impression.
Etymology
The word "to distort" comes from the Latin 'distortus,' which means 'twisted apart.' It combines 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'torquere' meaning 'to twist.' Did you know that the idea of twisting is central to the concept of distortion, reflecting how something is bent out of its original shape or truth.
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"To distort" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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