distort vs string on

distort

verb
  • To give a false or misleading account of 

  • To become misshapen. 

  • To bring something out of shape, to misshape. 

string on

verb
  • To continue to convince (someone) of something untrue; to maintain a lie or scam aimed at (someone). 

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