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distorting the truth
[dɪˈstɔːrtɪŋ ðə truːθ]
verb phrase
distorcer a verdade
1.
Presenting facts or information in a misleading or inaccurate way; twisting the truth to serve one's purposes
He was accused of distorting the truth in his testimony.
Ele foi acusado de distorcer a verdade em seu depoimento.
2.
Deliberately misrepresenting facts or events to deceive others
The media was criticized for distorting the truth about the incident.
A mídia foi criticada por distorcer a verdade sobre o incidente.
NYC Slang
cappin' / frontin' / spit game (misleading someone)
Synonyms
twisting the truth
lying
misrepresenting facts
fabricating
falsifying
deceiving
warping the facts
Antonyms
telling the truth
being honest
stating facts accurately
being truthful
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
distorcer a verdade
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
deturpar a verdade
Alternative regional variation
São Paulo
distorcer a verdade
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
distorcer a verdade
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
bend the truth
stretch the truth
pull the wool over someone's eyes
sell someone a line
meter a colher de chá (Brazilian - to bend the truth)
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