B2
destroy vs distort
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| destroyverb/dɪˈstrɔɪ/ | Meaning To damage something so badly that it cannot be used or no longer exists. | Goes with — | Example The fire destroyed the old market in less than an hour. |
| distortverb/dɪˈstɔːrt/ | Meaning to change the shape, sound or meaning of something so that it is no longer true or clear | Goes with distort the truth | Example Some newspapers distort the facts to make a story more exciting. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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