distort
verb (used with object)
to twist awry or out of shape; make crooked or deformed.
distorting
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present participleof distort.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Any assertion that the Mayor does not think smoke is dangerous is distorting her remarks and taking them out of context,” said Morales.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Thomas Pearce, 19, from Old Colwyn, Conwy, has Pfeiffer Syndrome, which causes the skull to prematurely fuse in the womb, distorting the shape of the head and face.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Signs that retail interest could be distorting prices aren’t hard to find: Shares of retail favorites tend to see greater underperformance following a disappointing earnings report, Ali noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Frank believes that lavish spending by the wealthy is distorting both the economy and society-at-large, affecting everyone up and down the income ladder — and contributing to this ongoing sense of dissatisfaction and frustration.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
In the peripherals of my vision, the Hebrew letters on signs seemed to change, distorting into an alphabet I had never learned.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
