distort   verb [T]
 to change (something) from its usual, original, natural or intended meaning, condition or
 shape
 My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.
 Unexpected heavy losses this month have distorted the true picture of the company's
 financial situation.
 His face was distorted in agony.
 The wreckage of the plane was distorted almost beyond recognition.

 distorted   adjective
 This report gives a somewhat distorted impression of what actually happened.
 The music just gets distorted when you play it so loud.

 distortion   noun
 These accusations are outrageous distortions of the truth. [C]
 Such distortion of the facts cannot be allowed to go unchallenged. [U]
 Distortion on compact discs is reduced to an absolute minimum. [U]