distort

verb

How many syllables in distort?

There are 2 syllables in the word distort.

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Divide distort into syllables:

dis · tort

How to pronounce distort:

Definition of distort:

distort (verb):: to alter or misrepresent (facts); make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story.; to twist (see twist entry 1 sense 3b) out of the true meaning or proportion to alter to give a false or unnatural picture or account

Synonyms for distort:

belie

bias

censor

color

colour

complicate

confuse

cook

disguise

falsify

garble

mangle

misinterpret

misrepresent

misstate

mutilate

obscure

pervert

slant

twist

warp

Antonyms for distort:

agree

appreciate

approve

ascend

be honest

beautify

betray

build

clarify

clean

cleanse

clear up

continue

elevate

enlighten

ennoble

explain

explicate

flatten

flatter

help

honor

honour

hurt

illuminate

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