distorted
Translation
twisted, misrepresented, warped
Examples
The mirror gave a distorted reflection.
The mirror gave a distorted reflection.
He gave a distorted account of the event.
He gave a distorted account of the event.
Grammar Patterns
((a distorted sth.)) (a twisted or misrepresented thing) The mirror showed a distorted image.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warped, twisted, misrepresented; Antonyms: clear, accurate
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) and 'torquere' (to twist). It literally means 'twisted apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'twisted' (torted) image that is 'apart' (dis) from reality.