distortion
nounA change that misrepresents or alters the true shape, meaning, or proportion of something.
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astigmatism
nounA refractive error in which the shape of the cornea or eye lens causes light to focus unevenly, potentially blurring or distorting vision.
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nounA portrayal that exaggerates selected traits, often for humor or criticism.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA false or misleading account of facts, views, or events.
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verbTo distort or give an uneven direction to something.
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nounA badly distorted or absurd imitation of something worthy.
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adjectiveNot distorted by a personal preference or prejudice.
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