spin vs distort

distort vs spin

spin is a noun but distort is not a noun.

spin and distort both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spin	Yes	No	Yes	No
distort	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, distort is a hypernym of spin; that is, distort is a word with a broader meaning than spin:

spin: work natural fibers into a thread
distort: form into a spiral shape

Other hypernyms of spin include twine, twist.

spin (noun)	distort (noun)
the act of rotating rapidly
a short drive in a car
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

spin (verb)	distort (verb)
prolong or extend	alter the shape of (something) by stress
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation	make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
work natural fibers into a thread	affect as in thought or feeling
form a web by making a thread	twist and press out of shape
make up a story	form into a spiral shape
stream in jets, of liquids
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
cause to spin

Difference between spin and distort

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