distorted quotes
[/dɪˈstɔːrtɪd kwoʊts/]
nounpl: distorted quotes
citações distorcidas
1. Quotations that have been altered, misrepresented, or taken out of context to change their original meaning or intent
The article used distorted quotes to make the politician appear more extreme than she actually is.
O artigo usou citações distorcidas para fazer a política parecer mais extremista do que ela realmente é.
2. Selective or partial reproduction of someone's words that misrepresents their intended message
The social media post contained distorted quotes that completely reversed the author's position.
A postagem nas redes sociais continha citações distorcidas que invertiam completamente a posição do autor.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, distorted quotes have become increasingly prevalent in political discourse and social media. In Brazil, concerns about 'fake news' (notícias falsas) and distorted quotes gained particular prominence during recent political campaigns. In the USA, this phenomenon is associated with partisan media and political polarization. The practice is widely condemned by journalists and fact-checkers in both countries.
NYC Slang
twisted quotes; fake quotes
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