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Warp (Verb)

Make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The rumor was warped by the gossiping grapevine and spread quickly throughout the town.
She was known to warp the truth about her relationships, making them sound more dramatic than they actually were.
Politicians often warp statistics to support their arguments and make their positions seem stronger.
His war stories had been warped over time by embellishments, and some questioned their accuracy.
The media often warps messages from public figures to sell more papers or attract more viewers.

Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The intense heat caused the metal railing to warp and become unusable.
The old, worn-out record began to warp due to its poor storage conditions.
Highspeed travel through space-time could potentially warp the fabric of reality.
The intense pressure of the deep ocean was enough to warp the metal hull of the submarine.
Exposure to heat and sunshine had warped the wooden shelves over time.