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slant
transitive verb, intransitive verb
- to incline or turn from a direct line or course, esp. one that is perpendicular or level; slope
- ☆
- to write or tell so as to appeal to a particular interest
- to distort in writing or telling so as to express a particular bias
noun
- an oblique or inclined surface, line, direction, etc.; slope; incline
- virgule
- ☆
- a point of view, attitude, or opinion
- a distortion or bias in narration
- Informal a quick, oblique look; glance
adjective
oblique; sloping; inclined
Related Forms:
- slantingly adverb
See slant in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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