distortion
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/dɪˈstɔːrʃn/
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/dɪˈstɔːʃn/
A change that makes something look, sound, or appear different from normal.
The distortion in the old photograph made the faces look blurry and strange.
A change in information or ideas that makes them incorrect or untrue.
The news report contained a distortion of the facts to make the story more dramatic.