Meaning of the word distorting in English

What does distorting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

distorting

US /dɪˈstɔːrtɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to twist or pull out of shape

Example:
The funhouse mirror was distorting his reflection.
The strong wind was distorting the shape of the trees.
2.

to misrepresent or give a misleading account of

Example:
The media was accused of distorting the facts.
He was careful not to distort the original meaning of the text.

Adjective

causing something to be twisted out of shape or misrepresented

Example:
The distorting lens made everything look strange.
He presented a distorting view of the situation.