distortion

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или результат искажения, изменения или неверного представления чего-либо, часто в контексте звука, изображения, данных или истины.

A noun referring to the act or result of twisting, altering, or misrepresenting something, often in the context of sound, image, data, or truth.

1. Change in shape or appearanceB2formal

   The act of twisting or changing something out of its natural shape or appearance.

   Искажение

   • The mirror caused a distortion of her reflection.
   • The accident resulted in a distortion of the metal frame.
   • Heat can cause distortion in plastic materials.

   Synonymscontortiondeformationdisfigurementtwistingwarping

   Antonymsaccuracycorrectionnormalizationtruth

2. Misrepresentation of factsB2formal

   The act of presenting information in a way that is misleading or inaccurate.

   Искажение фактов

   • The article was full of distortion and false claims.
   • He accused the media of distortion of the truth.
   • The distortion of historical facts is dangerous.

   Synonymsbiasfalsehoodfalsificationmisrepresentationperversionslantingspintwisting

   Antonymsaccuracytruthverity

3. Sound or signal alterationB2formaltechnical

   An unwanted change in the quality of a sound or electronic signal.

   Искажение

   • The old radio produced a lot of distortion.
   • The amplifier caused distortion at high volumes.
   • Digital distortion can ruin the quality of a recording.

   Synonymsaberrationcorruptiondegradationinterferencenoisestatic