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distorted

UK
/dɪsˈtɔːtɪd/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrtɪd/

Translations

distortedadjective
more distorted
Comp.
most distorted
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtɔːtɪd/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrtɪd/
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.
Synonyms
twisted
deformed
misrepresented
contorted
skewed
warped
falsified
bent
Antonyms
undistorted
clear
straight
distortedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈstɔː.tɪd/
US
/dɪˈstɔr.tɪd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb "distort" when used adjectivally.
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.
Synonyms
warped
deformed
twisted
contorted
misshapen
mangled
skewed
askew
malformed
bent
garbled
corrupted
falsified
misrepresented
perverted
distortverb

distorted

Past Simple

distorted
Past Simple
distorted
Past Participle
distorting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtɔːt/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrt/
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.
Synonyms
twist
deform
misrepresent
falsify
warp
contort
skew
garble
Antonyms
clarify
straighten
correct
distortpast participle

distorted

Past-participle form used adjectivally (e.g., “a distorted image”).
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.
Synonyms
distorted
distortive
distortional
deformed
warped
twisted
contorted
skewed
misrepresented
falsified
garbled
mangled
misshapen
bent
perverted

Definitions

distortedadjective
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.
distortedpast participle
Past participle of the verb "distort", used adjectivally.
The photograph appeared distorted after years of exposure to sunlight.
distortverb
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.
distortpast participle
Altered from an original or natural shape, condition, or meaning; twisted or misrepresented.
The photograph showed a distorted view of the city skyline.
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