grossly distort
Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words
To change facts, ideas, etc., in a very significant and unacceptable way.
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- He was accused of grossly distorting the facts.
- The tabloid was sued for grossly distorting the celebrity's statement.
- Some historical accounts grossly distort the reality of past events to fit a political narrative.
- The lawyer argued that the prosecution's evidence grossly distorts what actually happened.
- You are grossly distorting the truth of our conversation to make me look bad.
- The politician's speech was criticized because it seemed to grossly distort the economic data.
- The meaning of his original work has been grossly distorted by recent interpretations.
- If we aren't careful, this report could grossly distort public perception of the issue.
- It is unethical to grossly distort scientific findings for financial gain.
- Don't grossly distort my words; I said something completely different.