Contort

//kənˈtɔː(ɹ)t//

Word Type

Verb

The word "contort" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

contorter contortion contortionist contortive

Derived From

Etymologically Related To

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

distort twine twist

Manner Of

Related Terms

contortion expression shape strain twist violent

Similar Terms

Synonym Network

deform detort twist

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