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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The subsidies were distorting prices and competition in the Part D market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“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
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
In short, City effectively stand accused of subverting Premier League rules that clubs had agreed to comply with, and of distorting the competition over multiple seasons.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
I told her what I'm really thinking, without worrying about how I should say it, without distorting my actual feelings to avoid making her angry.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
