Synonyms of distortion

distortion

noun

di-ˈstȯr-shən 

as in deformation

the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition

had to total the car due to a distortion of the chassis resulting from collision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deformation
• deformity
• warping
• contortion
• misshaping
• torturing
• screwing
• disfigurement
• squinching
• defacement
• malformation

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of distortion

Visual distortion was a common feature in and out of frequent dream sequences. —Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024

This distortion field is now being amplified by artificial intelligence, placing unprecedented demands on our collective visual literacy. —Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024

The cabinet is sufficiently braced to hold the long-throw woofer for minimal resonance or any rattling distortion. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

In the first design of the probes, the transducers that measure the air pressure on the cone were about 12 ft (3.6 m) away, which led to a significant amount of delay and distortion in the readings. —New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024