skew
UK: skjuː | US: skjuː
v. to turn or place at an angle; to distort or bias
adj. slanting or oblique; asymmetrical
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The word "skew" originates from the Old French eskiuer ("to escape, avoid"), which itself derives from a Germanic root related to "shy" or "swerve." Over time, its meaning shifted from "avoiding" to "turning aside" or "slanting," reflecting a physical or metaphorical deviation from straightness or neutrality. The modern sense of statistical or visual bias retains this core idea of divergence.
The picture frame was slightly skewed after the move.
The survey results were skewed by biased questioning.
She skewed her perspective to fit the narrative.
The tower leans at a skewed angle due to foundation issues.
His analysis skewed the facts to support his argument.