Synonyms: strain, distort, deform
Definition: alter the shape of (something) by stress
Usage: His body was deformed by leprosy
Definition: give shape or form to
Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character
Synonyms: falsify, garble, warp, distort
Definition: make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
Similar words: belie, misrepresent
Definition: represent falsely
Usage: This statement misrepresents my intentions
Synonyms: distort, tinge, color, colour
Definition: affect as in thought or feeling
Usage: My personal feelings color my judgment in this case; The sadness tinged his life
Similar words: touch, touch on, impact, affect, bear on, bear upon
Definition: have an effect upon
Usage: Will the new rules affect me?
Synonyms: twine, twist, distort
Definition: form into a spiral shape
Usage: The cord is all twisted
Similar words: deform, change form, change shape
Definition: assume a different shape or form
Synonyms: contort, distort, deform, wring
Definition: twist and press out of shape
Similar words: twine, twist, distort
Definition: form into a spiral shape
Usage: The cord is all twisted