vääristelemällä

Vääristelemällä is a Finnish word that translates to "by distorting" or "through distortion." It is the adverbial form of the verb "vääristellä," which means to distort, twist, warp, or misrepresent. The word can be used in various contexts to describe an action or state that has been altered from its original form or truth.

In a physical sense, vääristelemällä might describe how an object is bent or warped out of its natural shape due to pressure or heat. For example, a piece of metal could be described as having been vääristelemällä shaped.

More commonly, the term is used to refer to the distortion of information, facts, or arguments. When someone presents information vääristelemällä, they are not providing an accurate account but rather twisting it to suit their own agenda or to create a false impression. This can involve omitting crucial details, exaggerating certain points, or presenting opinions as facts. For instance, a politician might be accused of presenting the country's economic situation vääristelemällä to make their policies seem more successful than they are. Similarly, in discussions or debates, one might point out that an opponent is arguing vääristelemällä by misinterpreting or misrepresenting their statements. The essence of vääristelemällä in this context is a departure from truth and accuracy for manipulative purposes.