Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Distortion.
Distortion - as a noun
A change for the worse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deformation17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
damage10harm9impairment16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A shape resulting from distortion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distorted shapeHypernyms (Closely Related)
form9shape10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aberration12optical aberrationHypernyms (Closely Related)
optical phenomenonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal)
Example: "Heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acoustic phenomenonelectrical phenomenonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overrefinement22straining10torture7twisting12The mistake of misrepresenting the facts
Example Sentences
"The artist used distortion to create an abstract painting."
"The politician accused the media of spreading distortion of facts."
"The guitar player added distortion to the amplifier for a gritty sound."
"His words were a distortion of the truth."
"The funhouse mirror created a distortion of her reflection."
Word Game Points
Is DISTORTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distortion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTORTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DISTORTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distortion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTORTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DISTORTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distortion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTORTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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