Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that distorts something, especially an image or a fact.

“The photo editor was accused of being a distorter of historical facts.”

2. verb

To make something appear different from its true shape or form, especially by twisting or bending.

“The artist tried to distort the proportions of the subject’s face in her painting.”

3. noun

A device or mechanism that distorts sound or image.

“The audio engineer used a distorter to add distortion to the rock band’s music.”