distort vs tinge

distort is not a noun while tinge is a noun.

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

As verbs, distort and tinge are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of distort include color, colour.

distort (noun)	tinge (noun)
	a pale or subdued color
	a slight but appreciable amount

distort (verb)	tinge (verb)
alter the shape of (something) by stress	color lightly
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story	affect as in thought or feeling
affect as in thought or feeling
twist and press out of shape
form into a spiral shape