distort
/dɪˈstɔːrt/
dis · tort
dɪ · ˈstɔːrt
English Definition
v. twist out of shape or meaning
Significado en Español
distorsionar, deformar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bóp méo, xuyên tạc
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Example Sentence
The facts were distorted.
事实被歪曲了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(away)+tort(twist)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “distort”.
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A
Straighten
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B
Twist
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C
Clarify
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D
Simplify
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B — Twist.
“distort” means v. twist out of shape or meaning
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A cheap camera lens can ______ the shape of everything in the photo.
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A
distort
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B
sharpen
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C
clarify
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D
straighten
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A — distort.
“distort” means v. twist out of shape or meaning
Common questions about “distort”
What does “distort” mean?
distort — v. twist out of shape or meaning. In Chinese: 扭曲，歪曲.
How do you pronounce “distort”?
distort is pronounced /dɪˈstɔːrt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · tort.
How do you use “distort” in a sentence?
The facts were distorted. (事实被歪曲了。)
What are synonyms for “distort”?
twist, deform — all close in meaning to distort (v. twist out of shape or meaning).
Is “distort” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. distort appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “distort”?
dis(away)+tort(twist)
