skew

• Describe algo que no es recto, uniforme o simétrico; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar algo distorsionado o sesgado.

Describes something that is not straight, level, or symmetrical; also used figuratively to mean distorted or biased.

1. B2formal

   Having an oblique or slanting direction or position; not straight or parallel.

   Oblicuo o inclinado

   • The picture frame is skew on the wall.
   • The architect designed a skew angle for the roof.
   • The lines in the drawing are slightly skew.

   Sinónimosangledaskewawrycrookeddiagonalinclinedleaningobliqueslantedslanting

   Antónimosalignedevenlevelparallelstraight

• Verbo que denota la acción de distorsionar, torcer o inclinar algo, o de presentar información de manera sesgada o parcial.

A verb used to indicate the act of distorting, twisting, or making something biased or not straight.

1. Turn or place at an angleB2formal

   To change the direction or position of something so that it is not straight or symmetrical.

   Inclinar o colocar en ángulo

   • The carpenter skewed the board slightly to fit the corner.
   • She skewed the picture frame to give it a modern look.
   • The wind skewed the umbrella, making it difficult to hold.

   Sinónimosanglecantinclineslanttilt

2. Distort or biasB2formal

   To present information or data in a way that is not accurate or fair, often to favor a particular viewpoint.

   Sesgar o falsear

   • The survey results were skewed by the small sample size.
   • Media reports can sometimes skew public opinion.
   • His personal bias skewed the interpretation of the data.

   Sinónimosbiascolordistortfalsifymanipulatemisrepresentpervertslanttwistwarp

   Antónimosaligncorrectfairstraighten