distortions

1. a change for the worseSynonyms: deformation, distortion

2. a shape resulting from distortionSynonyms: distorted shape, distortion

3. an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good imageSynonyms: aberration, distortion, optical aberration

4. 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)Examples: "heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion"Synonyms: distortion

5. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to meanSynonyms: distortion, overrefinement, straining, torture, twisting

6. the mistake of misrepresenting the factsSynonyms: distortion