verb (past tense or past participle of 'mangle') as in strong fondness

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twist, distort, mishandle

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Example:He twisted the facts to make them fit his argument.

Definition:to turn or bend into a crooked or curved shape, often forcibly

From twist

Example:They were accused of distorting the evidence to support their case.

Definition:to change the shape or appearance of something by twisting or bending it away from its original form

From distort

Example:She always manages to mishandle the fragile vase, leaving it intact or broken depending on her mood.

Definition:to handle something in a clumsy or rough manner, causing damage or injury

From mishandle