detort Meaning, Definition & Usage

De*tort" transitive verb

Etymology

L. detortus, p. p. of detorquere to turn away; de + torquere to turn about, twist: cf. F. détorquer, détordre.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Detorted; present participle & verbal noun Detorting

Definitions

1. To turn form the original or plain meaning; to pervert; to wrest. Hammond.