distort

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de torcer ou deformar algo, tirando-o de sua forma original, ou de deturpar fatos ou informações.

A verb used to indicate the act of twisting or pulling something out of shape, or to misrepresent facts or information.

1. Twist out of shapeB2formal

   To pull or twist something out of its usual shape.

   Distorcer

   • The heat distorted the plastic frame.
   • The mirror distorted her reflection, making her look taller.
   • The metal was distorted by the intense pressure.

   Sinônimosbendcontortdeformgnarltwistwarpwrench

   Antônimosalignflattenreshapestraighten

2. Misrepresent or falsifyB2formal

   To give a false or misleading account of something, especially facts or ideas.

   Distorcer

   • The journalist distorted the facts to create a sensational story.
   • He distorted my words to make me look bad.
   • The report deliberately distorted the results of the study.

   Sinônimosbiascolorfalsifygarblemisrepresentmisstatepervertslanttwist

   Antônimosdepictdescribeportrayrelatereportrepresentstate

3. Alter sound or signalB2formal

   To change the original quality of a sound, image, or electronic signal.

   Distorcer som ou sinal

   • The amplifier distorted the guitar sound.
   • The radio signal was distorted by the storm.
   • The video was distorted due to a poor connection.

   Sinônimoscorruptdegradegarblemanglewarp

   Antônimosclarifypurifyreproduce