Distortion
Distortion noun - The twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition.
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Fallacy and distortion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fallacy" instead a noun "Distortion".
Fallacy
Fallacy noun - A false idea or belief.
Usage example: the once-common fallacy that girls just weren't any good at math
Distortion and fallacy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distortion" instead a noun "Fallacy".
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| similar | similar distortion | similar fallacy |
| true | true distortion | true fallacy |
| broken | broken distortion | broken fallacy |
| fuzzy | fuzzy distortion | fuzzy fallacy |
| Other adjectives: occasional. | ||
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