Read full poem →And there lay the rider distorted and pale,
With the dew on his brow, and the rust on his mail:
Dictionary Entry
distorted
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/dɪsˈtɔːtɪd/Word FrequencyCommon (4.62)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓To bring something out of shape, to misshape.
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose distorted when discussing complex ideas.”
Published Usage Examples
“I'd rather have the title distorted or letter boxed, if I get around to it, I will fix it in the script.”
“Esperanza Cabral defends the Philippines 'price controls as a way to rectify what she called a distorted market where drug companies have been able to set their own prices with little fear of competition.”
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Origin
From Latin 'distorquere', meaning 'to twist'.
Common Phrases
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Related Words
Poetry examples for “distorted”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
