Distorted

/dɪsˈtɔːrtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To change the form or appearance of something in a way that is misleading or not true.
The reports tended to distort the truth rather than present the facts.
To twist or misrepresent the meaning of something.
She felt that her words were distorted by the media.
adjective
Twisted out of shape or altered in a way that makes it less accurate or clear.
The musician's voice was distorted by the poor quality of the recording.
Represented in a misleading or exaggerated manner.
He had a distorted view of the situation, which led to misunderstandings.
Having been altered through electronic means to change its original form.
The image was so distorted that it was almost unrecognizable.

Etymology

From Latin 'distorere', meaning 'to twist apart'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distorted reality
An altered or misrepresented view of the truth.
distorted image
A misleading or unclear visual representation.
distorted perspective
A biased or altered viewpoint that does not reflect the actual situation.

Related Words

distortion
The act of twisting or altering something from its true state.
contortion
A twisted or bent shape, especially in a physical context.

Slang Meanings

To exaggerate or misrepresent something.
He totally distorted what I said during the argument.
Something that is unusually abnormal or weird.
That movie was so distorted, I couldn't tell what was real.