distort vs impact

distort is not a noun while impact is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
distort	No	No	Yes	No
impact	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, impact is a hypernym of distort; that is, impact is a word with a broader meaning than distort:

Other hypernyms of distort include affect, bear on, bear upon, touch, touch on.

distort (noun)	impact (noun)
	influencing strongly
	the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
	the striking of one body against another
	a forceful consequence; a strong effect

distort (verb)	impact (verb)
alter the shape of (something) by stress	have an effect upon
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story	press or wedge together; pack together
affect as in thought or feeling
twist and press out of shape
form into a spiral shape