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

Smartphone makers will also have to meet new volume control benchmarks that will allow users to increase volume without introducing distortion. —Victoria Song, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2024

The federal agency approved a regulation that requires all new mobile handsets sold in the U.S. to allow users to raise the volume without introducing distortion. —Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024

On Telegram, 49% of all relevant material featured denial or distortion. —Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024

By staying focused and objective, mindful leaders evaluate impacts and assess risks and value without distortion from preconceptions or ingrained habits. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024