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A contortion or deformation, or the act of causing one
“The method employed results in a distortion of the metal used to form the sign after embossing the letters therein.”
A misleading account, or the act of giving one
“The editing of documentary footage often leads to a distortion of the event.”
An absurd or mocking representation of something, especially in entertainment
“The crew entertained the crowd with their antics, which primarily involved a crass distortion of recent events.”
Noise caused in the reproduction of electronic signals, especially sound
“Dialogue, effects, and David Newman's bouncy music score were all clear of any distortion or hiss.”
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one
A fabricated story or statement, especially one intended to deceive
Audio signal processing that alters the sound of amplified electric musical instruments
The wrong or improper use of something
The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification
The regular passing from one condition to another
A major change in appearance or form
An extreme exaggeration or overstatement
A cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone
A desire to cause hurt or harm to (someone)
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight
The presentation of something as being smaller or less good or important than it really is
A thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly
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