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/dɪsˈtɔːrʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the action of twisting or altering something out of its true, natural, or original state.
The photograph underwent distortion after being printed with poor quality.
the result of this process; a misrepresentation or altered form of something.
The distortion of facts in the report led to public confusion.
a change in the shape or size of an object or signal.
The distortion of the sound wave affected the clarity of the music.
a psychological state where perception is misaligned with reality.
His constant worrying created a distortion in his perception of the situation.
Etymology
From Latin 'distortio', from 'distorere' meaning 'to twist apart'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
distortion of truth:
A misrepresentation or alteration of the truth to deceive or mislead.
sound distortion:
Alteration in the sound signal that can degrade clarity.
image distortion:
Changes made to an image that alter its perceived shape or features.
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Slang Meanings
Twisting the truth
Don't believe everything; there's a lot of distortion in social media.
Screwed up
Dude, the way she's telling that story is total distortion of reality!