Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Contortion

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) wordnet
  3. 3
    A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a tortuous and twisted shape or position wordnet

Etymology

From Middle French contortion.

See also for "contortion"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: contortion