Distort and Misquote

Distort

Distort verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.

Misquote is a synonym for distort. In some cases you can use "Misquote" instead a verb "Distort".

Nearby Words: distortion, distorting, distorter

Misquote

Misquote verb - Quote incorrectly.

Distort is a synonym for misquote in misrepresent topic. You can use "Distort" instead a verb "Misquote", if it concerns topics such as lie, alter, mix up, overstate.
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