DISTORT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

form into a spiral shape

Example: The cord is all twisted

Part of speech: Verb

twist and press out of shape

Part of speech: Verb

alter the shape of (something) by stress

Example: His body was deformed by leprosy

Part of speech: Verb

make false by mutilation or addition

Example: as of a message or story

Part of speech: Verb

affect as in thought or feeling

Example: My personal feelings color my judgment in this case; The sadness tinged his life

The word "distort" was borrowed from Latin distortum.

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.