Distorter: meaning, definitions and examples
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distorter
[ dɪˈstɔːtər ]
in technology
A person or thing that distorts something, especially sound or image, by altering its original form or appearance.
Synonyms
alterer, manipulator, modifier
Examples of usage
- The distorter in the audio system was causing the music to sound muffled.
- The software update fixed the issue with the image distorter in the video editing program.
in politics
A person who presents information in a way that is misleading or biased, often for the purpose of influencing public opinion.
Synonyms
deceiver, manipulator, misleader
Examples of usage
- The distorter of the news was spreading false information to sway voters.
- The politician was labeled as a distorter for his dishonest speeches.
general
To change or twist something out of its natural, normal, or original shape or condition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist used a special effect to distort the image in the painting.
- His anger distorted his facial features, making him almost unrecognizable.
Translations
Translations of the word "distorter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 distorcedor
🇮🇳 विकृत करने वाला
🇩🇪 Verzerrer
🇮🇩 pengubah
🇺🇦 спотворювач
🇵🇱 zniekształcacz
🇯🇵 歪曲者 (わいきょくしゃ)
🇫🇷 déformateur
🇪🇸 distorsionador
🇹🇷 bozucu
🇰🇷 왜곡자
🇸🇦 مشوه
🇨🇿 zkreslovač
🇸🇰 deformátor
🇨🇳 扭曲者
🇸🇮 popačevalec
🇮🇸 bjagari
🇰🇿 бұрмалаушы
🇬🇪 დამახინჯებელი
🇦🇿 əyriçəkici
🇲🇽 distorsionador
Word origin
The word 'distorter' has its origins in the Latin word 'distortus', which means 'twisted'. Over time, the term evolved to describe something that changes or twists the original form of something. In modern usage, 'distorter' is commonly used in technology to refer to devices or software that alter sound or images. In politics, it is used to describe individuals who manipulate information to mislead others. The concept of distortion has been a part of human communication and art for centuries, with various techniques used to create visual and auditory distortions.
See also: distorted, distorting, distortion.