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distorting

 

[ dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound

To change something such as an image, sound, or piece of information so that it is no longer clear or true.

Synonyms

alter, manipulate, misrepresent, twist

Examples of usage

  • He accused the media of distorting the truth.
  • The music was distorted by the loud noise.
  • The video was distorted by the poor quality of the recording.
Context #2 | Verb

shape

To twist out of a natural, normal, or original shape or condition.

Synonyms

contort, deform, mangle, warp

Examples of usage

  • The heat distorted the plastic.
  • The painting was distorted by the water damage.

Translations

Translations of the word "distorting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distorcendo

🇮🇳 विकृत करना

🇩🇪 verzerrend

🇮🇩 mengubah

🇺🇦 спотворювати

🇵🇱 zniekształcanie

🇯🇵 歪める

🇫🇷 déformant

🇪🇸 distorsionando

🇹🇷 çarpıtma

🇰🇷 왜곡하는

🇸🇦 تشويه

🇨🇿 zkreslující

🇸🇰 skresľovanie

🇨🇳 扭曲

🇸🇮 popačen

🇮🇸 afmynda

🇰🇿 бұрмалау

🇬🇪 დამახინჯება

🇦🇿 dəyişdirmək

🇲🇽 distorsionando

Etymology

The word 'distort' originated from the Latin word 'distortus', which means 'twisted apart'. The concept of distortion has been present throughout history, as people have always been capable of altering or misrepresenting information. The word has evolved over time to encompass a variety of meanings, from physical deformation to the manipulation of facts or images. In modern times, the term is commonly used in fields such as media, technology, and art to describe the alteration of content.

See also: distorted, distorter, distortion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,190, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.