What does distorting mean?
Distorting means present participle and gerund of distort.
Distorting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of distort.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of distort
- That distorts.
Example Sentences
It's like looking in a distorting mirror at the fair.
However, the procedure has been applied only to those below the threshold and who might move up, and not to those just above, who might move down. This has had a very distorting effect on the distributions.
This is somewhat counter-intuitive, and indeed goes against the double-dividend argument that in economies with very distorting tax systems we should raise pollution taxes and lower other taxes.
Synonyms for distorting
Antonyms for distorting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more distorting
- most distorting
Usage Notes
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It's like looking in a distorting mirror at the fair.
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