Those people who openly, willfully, irresponsibly, and unconscionably lie or obscure the truth.
Pretty much applies to all government leaders and partisans of every stripe. Advertisers, companies, and corporations as well. Some media sources like Fox News. And many individuals dodging responsibility for their actions.
Quite a far-reaching term in an age in which Truth is greatly endangered, ignored, or obscured.
I owe my use of the term to my grade 12/1967 study of Sean O’ Casey’s powerful play Juno and the Paycock (still very true and relevant today btw). The useless Captain Boyle and his drunk amigo Joxer discuss “twisting”, as in twisting words and meanings.