Synonyms of distortions

distortions

noun

plural of distortion

as in deformations

the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition

had to total the car due to a distortion of the chassis resulting from collision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deformations
• deformities
• contortions
• malformations
• defacements
• disfigurements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of distortions

Then, Lichter noticed distortions in the glass. —Larry Seward, CBS News, 4 May 2026

The ever increasing absurdity turned a familiar mind game between exes into a shrewd illustration of heartbreak’s capacity to create wild distortions of reality. —Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026

The speed with which slop and junk sputtered forth has experts worried that audiences may be growing jaded and apathetic in the face of clear distortions. —Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 3 May 2026

But this lack of detail leads to other distortions. —Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026

This will allow Roman to hunt down exoplanets through flickers, or distortions, in starlight as planets pass in front of stars — assuming the distortions aren't due to starquakes, or some other stellar phenomena. —Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026

The film opens with real mirages filmed near Aswan in Egypt, where atmospheric conditions produce optical distortions. —Lise Pedersen, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026

Even so, some analysts suggest that the war in the Gulf may not have a major impact on exports across the broader economy in the months to come, and instead cited seasonal distortions from the Chinese New Year holiday for the March downtick. —John Liu, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026

Fixing the distortions that increasingly limit these benefits to the rich — and pressure middle-class families to accept ever-rising demands on their time and wallets — should be a priority for policymakers. —Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026