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distorted

/dɪsˈtɔːtɪd/

/dɪsˈtɔrtɪd/

distortedadjective

more distorted

Comp.

most distorted

Super.

/dɪsˈtɔːtɪd/

/dɪsˈtɔrtɪd/

Translations

déforméSens général : qui n’a plus sa forme naturelle, normale ou correcte.

The funhouse mirror gave a distorted reflection of her face.

Le miroir déformant donnait une image déformée de son visage.

Additional translations

distorduSurtout pour le son, le signal ou l’image ; registre technique.

fausséAu sens figuré : inexact, trompeur, ne reflétant pas la réalité.

Definitions

Twisted out of a natural, normal, or original shape or condition.

The funhouse mirror gave a distorted reflection of her face.

Misrepresented or false; not accurately reflecting the truth.

The article presented a distorted view of the situation.

Altered from a true, natural, or normal state, often in a way that is misleading or incorrect.

The audio recording was distorted, making it difficult to understand the speaker.

Synonyms

Antonyms

distortedpast participle

/dɪˈstɔː.tɪd/

/dɪˈstɔr.tɪd/

Functions as the past participle of the verb "distort" when used adjectivally.

Translations

déforméParticipe passé employé comme adjectif ; sens général.

The photograph appeared distorted after years of exposure to sunlight.

La photographie paraissait déformée après des années d’exposition au soleil.

Additional translations

distorduSurtout pour le son, l’image ou un signal ; registre technique.

fausséAu sens figuré : qui déforme la réalité ou les faits.

Definitions

Past participle of the verb "distort", used adjectivally.

The photograph appeared distorted after years of exposure to sunlight.

Synonyms

distortverb

distorted

Past Simple

distorted

Past Simple

distorted

Past Participle

distorting

Gerund

/dɪsˈtɔːt/

/dɪsˈtɔrt/

Translations

déformer

The funhouse mirrors distort your reflection.

Les miroirs déformants déforment votre reflet.

fausserPour des faits, un récit ou une information.

The politician was accused of trying to distort the facts.

Le politicien a été accusé d'essayer de fausser les faits.

Additional translations

travestirPlus littéraire ; pour présenter des faits de manière trompeuse.

Definitions

To twist or alter something out of its true, natural, or original state.

The funhouse mirrors distort your reflection, making you look taller or wider.

To give a misleading or false account or impression of something.

The politician was accused of trying to distort the facts to suit his agenda.

To change the form of a signal or sound, often resulting in a loss of clarity.

The radio signal was distorted by the interference from nearby electronic devices.

Synonyms

Antonyms

distortpast participle

distorted

Past-participle form used adjectivally (e.g., “a distorted image”).

Translations

déformé

The photograph showed a distorted view of the city skyline.

La photographie montrait une vue déformée de la ligne d’horizon de la ville.

Additional translations

fausséPour une information, une impression ou un jugement.

dénaturéPour le sens, le contenu ou le message.

Definitions

Altered from an original or natural shape, condition, or meaning; twisted or misrepresented.

The photograph showed a distorted view of the city skyline.

Synonyms

distortgerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing or capable of causing distortion.

A distorting mirror can be found in most funhouses.