Synonyms for distorted
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : dih-stawr-tid |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈstɔr tɪd |
Définition of distorted
Origin :- 1580s, from Latin distortus, past participle of distorquere "to twist different ways, distort," from dis- "completely" + torquere "to twist" (see thwart). Related: Distorted; distorting.
- adj crooked
- That face, now ashy white, was distorted into a diabolical grin.
- Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle
- The lurid light of the fire showed us ourselves in distorted shadows.
- Extract from : « A Woman Tenderfoot » by Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
- The face of the dead man was distorted and blackened by the agony of strangulation.
- Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
- His view's so distorted it makes me mad, but there's something in it you can't get away from.
- Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
- And her face was distorted by an emotion that seemed of sorrow and anger mingled.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
- Again did she give vent to a dry laugh which distorted her wheedling face.
- Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
- And, in distorted perspective, his actions were reflected on the dome.
- Extract from : « Raiders Invisible » by Desmond Winter Hall
- On that face, which should have been distorted with agony, was a broad grin.
- Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- He writhed as he spoke, and for an instant his features were distorted.
- Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
- He started up, and showed her again that livid, distorted face of his.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
Antonyms for distorted
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