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twist
verb [T] (CHANGE) /twɪst/ disapprovingDefinition
C2 to change information so that it gives the message you want it to give, especially in a way that is dishonest: This report shows how she twisted the truth to claim successes where none, in fact, existed. You're twisting my words - that's not what I said at all.Adapting and modifying ChangingAdapting and attuning to somethingLies, lying and hypocrisyDishonest people
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Synonyms and related words:
- acclimatize verb
- accommodate verb (SUIT)
- adapt verb (BECOME FAMILIAR)
- adapt verb (CHANGE)
- adaptable adjective
- adjustable adjective
- adjustment noun (BECOMING FAMILIAR)
- amend verb
- amendment noun
- chameleon noun (PERSON)
- change with/keep up with/move with the times idiom
- jigger verb
- modification noun (CHANGE)
- modification noun (LANGUAGE)
- pliant adjective (PERSON)
- put sth back phrasal verb (OF CLOCK)
- revision noun (CHANGE)
- tailored adjective (FOR PURPOSE)
- turn the tables on sb idiom
- write sb out of sth phrasal verb
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