distortion

dis·tor·tion

dəˈstôrSH(ə)n/

noun

noun: distortion; plural noun: distortions

1. 1.

   the action of distorting or the state of being distorted.

   "the virus causes distortion of the leaves"

   • a distorted form or part.

     "a distortion in the eye's shape or structure"
2. 2.

   the action of giving a misleading account or impression.

   "we're tired of the media's continuing distortion of our issues"
3. 3.

   change in the form of an electrical signal or sound wave during processing.