To twist or wrest out of shape; alter the shape of; change from the proper to an improper or unnatural shape; represent by an image having a shape somewhat different from nature.Henceā2. To turn away or pervert; cause to give or to receive erroneous views or impressions; mislead; bias.To wrest from the true meaning; pervert the truth regarding; misrepresent.Synonyms and To contort, deform, bend.To misapply, misuse.Twisted out of shape; distorted.