Distort and Spell out

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

Usage example: the coach's message was so distorted after passing through so many people that it was unintelligible

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Spell out is an antonym for distort.

Nearby Words: distortion, distorting, distorter

Spell out verb - To make plain or understandable.

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Distort is an antonym for spell out.

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