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distorting

UK
/dɪsˈtɔːtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

distortingadjective
more distorting
Comp.
most distorting
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtɔːtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrtɪŋ/
The distorting lens made the image appear warped and unusual.
La lentille déformante faisait apparaître l'image déformée et inhabituelle.
Additional translations
faussantSurtout pour les faits, les informations ou la vérité.
Synonyms
misleading
deceptive
twisted
skewed
warped
distortingnoun
distortings
pl
UK
/dɪˈstɔː.tɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈstɔr.tɪŋ/
Used chiefly as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of distorting.
distorsionEn contexte technique, notamment pour les signaux et le son.
The continual distorting of the signal made the recording unusable.
La distorsion continue du signal rendait l'enregistrement inutilisable.
Additional translations
déformation
Synonyms
distortion
misrepresentation
falsification
twisting
warping
skewing
garbling
perversion
deformation
contortion
misreporting
bending
distortverb

distorting

Gerund

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
distortgerund / present participle

distorting

Present-participle form used adjectivally (e.g., “a distorting lens”).
A distorting mirror can be found in most funhouses.
On trouve un miroir déformant dans la plupart des palais des glaces.
Additional translations
faussantPour ce qui altère des faits, un récit ou une perception.
Synonyms
warping
deforming
twisting
contorting
skewing
bending
garbling
mangling
misrepresenting
falsifying
perverting
misleading

Definitions

distortingadjective
Causing something to be twisted out of its natural or normal shape or condition.
The distorting lens made the image appear warped and unusual.
Misrepresenting or altering the truth or facts.
The distorting reports led to widespread misinformation among the public.
distortingnoun
The act or process of distorting; the state of being distorted.
The continual distorting of the signal made the recording unusable.
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.
distortgerund / present participle
Causing or capable of causing distortion.
A distorting mirror can be found in most funhouses.
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