distortion

• Nom désignant l'action ou le résultat de déformer, altérer ou représenter incorrectement quelque chose, souvent dans le contexte du son, de l'image, des données ou de la vérité.

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.

   Distorsion (changement de forme)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontortiondeformationdisfigurementtwistingwarping

   Antonymesaccuracycorrectionnormalizationtruth

2. Misrepresentation of factsB2formal

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

   Déformation des faits

   • 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.

   Synonymesbiasfalsehoodfalsificationmisrepresentationperversionslantingspintwisting

   Antonymesaccuracytruthverity

3. Sound or signal alterationB2formaltechnical

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

   Distorsion d'un signal

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

   Synonymesaberrationcorruptiondegradationinterferencenoisestatic