distort
verb C1
Plain meaning
change something so it is no longer accurate or true
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss change something so it is no longer accurate or true in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to distort facts before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to distort facts in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
distort factsdistort meaningdistort the image
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “distort facts”. Also avoid confusing it with “twist”.