Meaning & use
distorted
Changed from the original, natural, or normal shape, sound, or meaning, often in a misleading way.
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The old speakers produced a distorted, crackling sound at high volume.
The article gave a distorted picture of what actually happened at the meeting.
A note on using this word
Applies to physical shapes and sounds, and just as often to facts, memories, or accounts of events.
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