왜곡
The act of twisting or altering facts, reality, or signals so that they are no longer accurate or true. It is often used regarding information or history.
Examples
3 of 5사진이 너무 왜곡되어 보여요.
The photo looks too distorted.
정치적 목적을 위한 역사 왜곡은 용납될 수 없다.
Distortion of history for political purposes cannot be tolerated.
내 말을 왜곡하지 마.
Don't twist my words.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Wae (왜 - why) + Gok (곡 - curve/bend). 'Why is it bent?' -> distorted.
Quick Quiz
일부 언론이 사건의 본질을 ____하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 왜곡
Examples
사진이 너무 왜곡되어 보여요.
everydayThe photo looks too distorted.
정치적 목적을 위한 역사 왜곡은 용납될 수 없다.
formalDistortion of history for political purposes cannot be tolerated.
내 말을 왜곡하지 마.
informalDon't twist my words.
인지적 왜곡은 우울증의 주요 원인 중 하나이다.
academicCognitive distortion is one of the main causes of depression.
시장 정보의 왜곡은 잘못된 투자로 이어진다.
businessDistortion of market information leads to wrong investments.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
심각한 왜곡
serious distortion
왜곡해서 듣다
to misinterpret (hear distortedly)
왜곡을 바로잡다
to correct a distortion
Often Confused With
Ohae is a simple misunderstanding, while Waegok implies an active or structural twisting of the truth.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS essays about media bias, historical education, or statistics.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '외곡' (wrong spelling).
Memory Tip
Wae (왜 - why) + Gok (곡 - curve/bend). 'Why is it bent?' -> distorted.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 歪曲 (crooked + bent).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
History distortion is a sensitive and frequently discussed topic in East Asian international relations.
Quick Quiz
일부 언론이 사건의 본질을 ____하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 왜곡
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