twistorian

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Meaning · English

One who twists history to promote an agenda.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người bẻ cong lịch sử để thúc đẩy chương trình nghị sự

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

That is why the twistorians are now attempting to rewrite the founders' own words, most notably in a recent Associated Press (22d February, 1998, Charlottesville _Daily Progress_) article with the ludicrous lying headline "Jefferson sought integrated schools."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “twistorian” mean?

One who twists history to promote an agenda.

Is “twistorian” formal or informal?

twistorian is generally derogatory, slang.

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