歪む

Etymology 1
. Possible shared root with and, related to ideas of bending.

Verb

 * 1)  to become bent, deformed, warped, twisted, crooked
 * 2)  to bend or warp something:
 * 3) to bend something, to warp or distort something
 * 4) to bend or fold something into itself so it becomes smaller
 * 5)  to berate or torment someone

Usage notes
can be used to describe: but cannot be used to describe:
 * images:
 * shapes:
 * audio:
 * audio:
 * audio:
 * facial expressions

implies that the subject is difficult to see or hear properly due to noise, distortion, or other impurity. It is used less to describe specific shapes, and more to describe noise in images or audio.

Etymology 2
From, which in turn comes from. Possibly related to, which appears in compounds as ゆ (yu).

Verb

 * 1) to deform, to bend, to become warped or twisted
 * 2) to become improper or irregular, such as emotions or actions
 * 3) to deviate from a previous stance or favorable direction
 * 4) to speak in a strong accent

Usage notes
can be used to describe: but cannot be used to describe:
 * images:
 * shapes:
 * facial expressions:
 * facial expressions:
 * facial expressions:
 * audio

implies that a shape or form has become distorted or deformed for some reason. This can be used to describe three-dimensional objects or lines, but is more often used to describe flat objects. often carries negative connotations.

Derived terms

 * : to warp something

Etymology 3
Phonetic alteration from ゆがむ (yugamu).

Verb

 * 1)  to become bent or deformed:
 * 2) to deform, to bend, to become warped or twisted
 * 3) to become improper or irregular, such as emotions or actions
 * 4) to become sick
 * 5)  to steal something

Usage notes
The reading is generally more common for the intransitive senses.

Derived terms

 * : to warp something; to steal something