detort en · VERB
Etymology
From Latin detorqueo.
Meanings
- (dated) to turn from the original or plain meaning.
- (dated) to pervert
- (dated) to wrest
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| detorting | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| detorted | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| detorted | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| detorts | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Synonyms
immoralize · lead astray · lead astray · distort · vitiate · corrupt · pervert · subvert · warp · twist · unmoralize · detort · preposterate · tamper · corrupt · contort · skew · file · warp · suborn · sophisticate · demoralize · pollute · seduce · adulterate · debauch