distorted

• Descreve algo que foi torcido, deformado ou alterado em relação à sua forma original; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever uma versão da verdade que foi deturpada ou modificada.

Describes something that has been pulled or twisted out of shape; also used figuratively to describe a version of the truth that has been misrepresented or altered.

1. Twisted or misshapenB2formal

   Pulled or twisted out of shape; not in its natural form.

   Distorcido

   • The funhouse mirror showed a distorted reflection of my face.
   • The metal frame was distorted by the intense heat.
   • His face was distorted with pain.

   Sinônimosbentcontortedcrookeddeformedgnarledmalformedmisshapentwistedwarped

   Antônimosnaturalnormalregularstraightsymmetricalunaltered

2. Misrepresented or falsifiedB2formal

   Presented in a way that is misleading or untrue.

   Distorcido

   • The article gave a distorted view of the events.
   • His account of the story was completely distorted.
   • The media often presents a distorted version of reality.

   Sinônimoscoloredgarbledmisrepresentedpervertedskewedslantedtwisted

   Antônimosaccuratefaithfultruthfulveracious

3. Unclear or altered soundB1informal

   A sound that is changed or unclear, often due to technical issues.

   Distorcido

   • The radio signal was distorted by the storm.
   • The audio file was distorted and hard to understand.
   • The guitar produced a distorted sound through the amplifier.

   Sinônimosfuzzygarbledmuffledscrambledwarped

   Antônimosclear

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de torcer ou deformar algo, tirando-o de sua forma original, ou de deturpar fatos ou informações.

A verb used to indicate the act of twisting or pulling something out of shape, or to misrepresent facts or information.

1. Twist out of shapeB2formal

   To pull or twist something out of its usual shape.

   Distorcer

   • The heat distorted the plastic frame.
   • The mirror distorted her reflection, making her look taller.
   • The metal was distorted by the intense pressure.

   Sinônimosbendcontortdeformgnarltwistwarpwrench

   Antônimosalignflattenreshapestraighten

2. Misrepresent or falsifyB2formal

   To give a false or misleading account of something, especially facts or ideas.

   Distorcer

   • The journalist distorted the facts to create a sensational story.
   • He distorted my words to make me look bad.
   • The report deliberately distorted the results of the study.

   Sinônimosbiascolorfalsifygarblemisrepresentmisstatepervertslanttwist

   Antônimosdepictdescribeportrayrelatereportrepresentstate

3. Alter sound or signalB2formal

   To change the original quality of a sound, image, or electronic signal.

   Distorcer som ou sinal

   • The amplifier distorted the guitar sound.
   • The radio signal was distorted by the storm.
   • The video was distorted due to a poor connection.

   Sinônimoscorruptdegradegarblemanglewarp

   Antônimosclarifypurifyreproduce