distort in a sentence
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Definition
To distort means to twist or alter the shape, appearance, or meaning of something, often resulting in a misleading or exaggerated representation.
Sample Sentences
- The funhouse mirrors distort our reflections, making us look taller or wider than we really are.
- His attempt to distort the facts only made him appear less credible to the audience.
- The artist chose to distort the landscape in her painting to evoke a sense of surrealism.
- Sometimes, intense emotions can distort our perception of reality, leading us to make hasty judgments.
- The media has a tendency to distort the truth, often sensationalizing events for higher ratings.
- The lens of the camera seemed to distort the shapes of the objects in the frame.
- His recollection of the event was so exaggerated that it began to distort the truth.
- The funhouse mirrors distorted her reflection, making her look taller and thinner.
- Political propaganda can often distort public perception of important issues.
- Emotions can sometimes distort our judgment, leading us to make irrational decisions.
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