DISTORTIONS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word distortions. (close relations)
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| aberrations | nounn | |||||
noun • a state or condition markedly different from the norm • a disorder in one's mental state • an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image | ||||||
| deviations | nounn | |||||
noun • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function • the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances • deviate behavior • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) | ||||||
| falsifications | nounn | |||||
noun • any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something • a willful perversion of facts • the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting • the act of determining that something is false | ||||||
| perversions | nounn | |||||
noun • a curve that reverses the direction of something • an aberrant sexual practice • the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use) | ||||||
| twists | verbv | |||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||
| misrepresentations | nounn | |||||
noun • a misleading falsehood • a willful perversion of facts | ||||||
| deformation | nounn | |||||
noun • a change for the worse • alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it • the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) | ||||||
| aberration | nounn | |||||
noun • a state or condition markedly different from the norm • a disorder in one's mental state • an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image | ||||||
| disfigurement | nounn | |||||
noun • an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen • the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something | ||||||
| overrefinement | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean | ||||||
| straining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • an intense or violent exertion • the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean adjective satellite • taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance | ||||||
| torture | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • extreme mental distress • unbearable physical pain • intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain • the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean • the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason verb • torment emotionally or mentally • subject to torture | ||||||
| twisting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean • the act of rotating rapidly adjective satellite • marked by repeated turns and bends | ||||||
| distorted shape | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a shape resulting from distortion | ||||||
| optical aberration | nounn | |||||
noun • an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image | ||||||
