distortion
Translation
distortion, misrepresentation, warping
Examples
The mirror caused a strange distortion of my face.
The mirror caused a strange distortion of my face.
His article was a distortion of the facts.
His article was a distortion of the facts.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) distortion ((of sth.)) a change to the intended or true form or meaning of (sth.) His article was a distortion of the facts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misrepresentation, warping, twisting; Antonyms: accuracy, clarity
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) and 'torquere' (to twist). It literally means 'a twisting apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'distortion' effect on an electric guitar, which twists the sound.