Distorter — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /di-ˈstȯrt/ dis·tort

Meaning & Definition of Distorter

Distorter (verb)

  1. to twist out of the true meaning or proportion, to alter to give a false or unnatural picture or account
  2. to twist out of a natural, normal, or original shape or condition; also, to cause to be perceived unnaturally
  3. pervert

Distorter (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in falsifier

    similar: falsifier, perjurer, equivocator, palterer, calumniator, defamer, libeler, libelist, slanderer, gossip, gossiper, talebearer, exaggerator, mythomaniac, charlatan, cheat, cheater, counterfeiter, cozener, deceiver, defrauder, dissembler, dissimulator, double-dealer, fraud, hustler, knave, mountebank, operator, pretender, fabricator, fabulist, fibber, liar, prevaricator, storyteller
    opposite: square shooter

Related Entry: Distort (verb)

Distort is a different word from Distorter. The synonyms below are for distort, not for distorter.

  1. to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of

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

    similar: bend, color, cook, falsify, fudge, garble, misinterpret, misrelate, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, slant, twist, warp
    related: misdescribe, misspeak, mistranslate, belie, camouflage, disguise, dissemble, gloss (over), mask, veil, whitewash, bowdlerize, censor, complicate, confound, confuse, mistake, mix (up), mystify, obscure, equivocate, fib, lie, palter, prevaricate
    near: clarify, clear (up), explain, illuminate, illustrate, interpret, spell out, decipher

  2. to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition

    "if you keep distorting your face like that, someday it's going to freeze in that position"

    similar: contort, deform, misshape, screw, squinch, torture, warp
    related: deface, disfigure, wrench, wrest, wring, coil, curl, loop, spiral, twine, wind, wreathe
    near: straighten, unbend, uncurl

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Distorter

The most common words with a similar meaning to Distorter:

falsifier, perjurer, equivocator, palterer, calumniator, defamer, libeler, libelist, slanderer, gossip, gossiper, talebearer, exaggerator, mythomaniac, charlatan, cheat, cheater, counterfeiter, cozener, deceiver, defrauder, dissembler, dissimulator, double-dealer, fraud, hustler, knave, mountebank, operator, pretender, fabricator, fabulist, fibber, liar, prevaricator, storyteller

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Distorter

Words with the opposite meaning of Distorter:

square shooter

Word Forms of Distorter

Inflections: distorted, distorting, distorts

Derived words: distorter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Distorter

Latin distortus, past participle of distorquēre, from dis- + torquēre to twist torture:1

First known use: 1567t

Frequently Asked Questions about Distorter

What does "Distorter" mean?

"Distorter" means to twist out of the true meaning or proportion, to alter to give a false or unnatural picture or account. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to twist out of the true meaning or proportion, to alter to give a false or unnatural picture or account.

What is another word for "Distorter"?

Other words for "Distorter" include falsifier, perjurer, equivocator, palterer, calumniator, defamer, libeler and libelist. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Distorter" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Distorter"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Distorter". Common alternatives include falsifier, perjurer, equivocator, palterer, calumniator, defamer, libeler, libelist, slanderer and gossip.

What is the opposite of "Distorter"?

Antonyms of "Distorter" include square shooter.

Is "Distorter" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Distorter" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Distorter"?

"Distorter" is pronounced /di-ˈstȯrt/ and divided into syllables as dis·tort.

What is the origin of the word "Distorter"?

"Distorter" comes from Latin distortus, past participle of distorquēre, from dis- + torquēre to twist torture:1. First known use: 1567t.

What is another word for "Distorter" meaning "as in falsifier"?

When "Distorter" (noun) means as in falsifier, synonyms include falsifier, perjurer, equivocator, palterer, calumniator and defamer. Opposites in this sense include square shooter.