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Verdrehen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Verdrehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to twist", "to distort" or "to wrench".
Essential properties of "verdrehen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: verdrehen
- Simple past: verdrehte
- Participle: verdreht
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "verdrehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To twist or distort something"
- Definition: "To twist or distort something out of its original shape."
- Translation(s): to twist, to distort, to wrench
- Synonym(s): verzerren, verbiegen
- Antonym(s): geradebiegen
- Related word(s): drehen, drehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat die Geschichte völlig verdreht.
- Sie verdrehte das Handgelenk beim Sturz.
- Die Wahrheit wurde absichtlich verdreht.
2.) "To misinterpret or distort something"
- Definition: "To interpret something incorrectly or misleadingly."
- Translation(s): to misinterpret, to distort, to twist, to pervert
- Synonym(s): missverstehen, falsch darstellen
- Antonym(s): klarstellen
- Related word(s): interpretieren, darstellen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er verdreht immer meine Worte.
- Die Medien verdrehen oft die Fakten.
- Sie verdrehte die Bedeutung seiner Aussage.
3.) "To confuse or disorient someone"
- Definition: "To make someone feel confused or disoriented."
- Translation(s): confuse, disorient, muddle, twist (someone's mind)
- Synonym(s): verwirren, durcheinanderbringen
- Antonym(s): klären
- Related word(s): verwirren, irritieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Seine Worte verdrehten meinen Kopf.
- Die komplizierte Erklärung verdrehte ihren Verstand.
- Er verdreht mir den Kopf mit seinen Ideen.