impact vs distort

impact is a noun but distort is not a noun.

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

As verbs, distort is a hyponym of impact; that is, distort is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impact:

impact (noun)	distort (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

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