Warp (Noun)
Meaning 1
Yarn arranged lengthways on a loom and crossed by the woof.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A shape distorted by twisting or folding.
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Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 3
A twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
A moral or mental distortion.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The years of bullying had caused a deep warp in his psyche that took years of therapy to overcome.
- His paranoia about the government's motives created a significant warp in his worldview, leading him to believe conspiracy theories.
- Growing up in poverty had caused a warp in her perspective, making it difficult for her to imagine a different reality.
- The influence of her cult-like church had caused a disturbing warp in her moral compass, making it difficult for her to discern right from wrong.
- A lifetime of privileged entitlement had created a noticeable warp in his character, rendering him oblivious to the struggles of those around him.