1. the action of changing something so that it is no longer true or accurate
2. a change in the shape or appearance of something that makes it look strange or unnatural
3. unwanted changes in sound quality, especially in electronic equipment
Usage: technical

Examples

• The newspaper’s distortion of the facts angered many readers.
• His account was a complete distortion of what actually happened.
• The funhouse mirror created a comical distortion of her reflection.
• Heat caused distortion in the metal frame.
• The old speakers produced significant audio distortion at high volumes.
• She complained about the distortion in the radio signal.
• The lens distortion made the photograph look warped.