distort
//dɪˈstɔːrt//
Verb
distortInfinitive
distortPresent tense
distortedPast tense
distortedPast participle
distortingPresent participle
distortsThird-person singular
1
To twist or pull something out of its normal or natural shape.
The heat distorted the plastic frame.
2
To change the form or appearance of something so that it is no longer true or accurate.
The newspaper distorted the facts to make the story more sensational.
3
To alter or modify a sound or signal in a way that changes its original quality.
The amplifier distorted the guitar sound.