Distort (verb)

1. To change the shape or form of something so that it becomes abnormal or unnatural.
2. To change or misrepresent the meaning or facts of something.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "twist out of shape, pervert"): from latin distortus, past participle of distorquere "twist, wrench".

Examples:

1. The heat distorted the plastic container, making it difficult to close.
2. The mirror distorted my reflection, making me look much taller.
3. The media is accused of distorting the truth about the election results.
4. His statements about the company's financial performance were found to be deliberately distorted.
5. The propaganda campaign aimed to distort the public's perception of the war.