skew
verbHow many syllables in skew?
There is 1 syllable in the word skew.How to pronounce skew:
Definition of skew:
- skew (verb):
- to take an oblique course
- turn or place at an angle.
- to distort or misrepresent
Synonyms for skew:
angle
arc
awry
bend
bias
cant
cock
colour
curl
curve
cut
deviate
distort
falsify
heel
incline
lean
list
misrepresent
pitch
pivot
round
sheer
slant
slew
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Antonyms for skew:
be honest
betray
leave alone
maintain
represent
reveal
sit still
stay on course
straighten
uncover
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