Answer: distorts

AnswerCrossword Clue
DISTORTSMisrepresents
DISTORTSTwists out of shape
DISTORTSColors
DISTORTSMisconstrues
DISTORTSColors the truth.
DISTORTSWarps
distortsto twist out of shape
distortsDISTORT, to twist or bend out of shape
distortsto give a false meaning to