distortive
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/dɪs'tɔtɪv/
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/dɪs'tɔ:tɪv/
Causing a change in the normal shape, sound, or meaning.
The heavy winds caused a distortive effect on the radio signal, making it hard to understand.
Changing something in a way that it does not show the true picture or meaning.
The new tax policy was seen as distortive, affecting the growth of small businesses unfairly.