distortion of facts

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• distortion */ — UK [dɪˈstɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n] / US [dɪˈstɔrʃ(ə)n] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms distortion : singular distortion plural distortions 1) a change that makes something no longer true or accurate This is clearly a distortion of the facts. 2) a… …   English dictionary

• distortion — distort UK US /dɪˈstɔːt/ verb [T] ► to change something from its original, natural, or intended meaning, condition, or shape, especially in a negative way: »Governments are able to maintain discriminatory procurement practices which significantly …   Financial and business terms

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