English to English noun
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a change for the worse |  | source: wordnet30
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a shape resulting from distortion |  | source: wordnet30
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an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image |  | source: wordnet30
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a change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal) |  | Example: heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion
source: wordnet30
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the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean |  | source: wordnet30
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the mistake of misrepresenting the facts |  | source: wordnet30
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The act of distorting, or twisting out of natural or regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as, the distortions of the face or body. |  | source: webster1913
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