distortions

noundeformity; falsification

Synonyms for distortions

MOST RELEVANT

Antonyms for distortions

Word Origin & History

1580s, "action of distorting," from Latin distortionem (nominative distortio), noun of action from past participle stem of distorquere (see distort). Figurative use (of words, etc.) from 1640s.

Example Sentences fordistortions

Nor is it necessary that we should throw all the blame of these distortions on the Chinese.

The contortions and distortions of body, limbs and features were fearful.

Or are they only fancies and falsehoods, or figures of speech and distortions of truth?

Hence we do not notice the lights, the shadows, and the distortions.

It can force pliant natures into distortions and monstrosities.

No distortions or speculations can influence the findings of science.

This also I thought was in the play, and I clapped my hands at his distortions.

Distortions in a vertical plane would have simply the effect of raising, lowering, or extending the slit.

Yet, in spite of all the distortions and exaggerations and displacements, Sharaku's satyrical faces live.

But it was a backwoods conscience, and had the distortions of his primitive philosophy.