twist

/twˈɪst/

/ˈtwɪst/

[verb] [noun]

to twist

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

synonyms : bend

deform

flex

antonyms : unbend

to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way

synonyms : rick

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

synonyms : squirm

turn in the opposite direction

form into twists

(law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)

form into a spiral shape

synonyms : distort

twine

antonyms : untwist

practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

synonyms : convolute

pervert

sophisticate

twist around

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

synonyms : wrench

do the twist

extend in curves and turns

synonyms : curve

wind

Twist

[NOUN]

the act of rotating rapidly

synonyms : spin

twirl

twisting

whirl

a circular segment of a curve

synonyms : bend

crook

turn

any clever maneuver

synonyms : device

gimmick

an interpretation of a text or action

synonyms : construction

an unexpected turn in the course of events

synonyms : turn

turn of events

with full force

social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

turning or twisting around (in place)

synonyms : turn

the act of winding or twisting

synonyms : wind

winding

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

synonyms : braid

plait

tress

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

synonyms : eddy

a jerky pulling movement

synonyms : wrench

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

synonyms : kink

twirl

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

synonyms : pull

wrench

Examples

1. Any more cuts in government aid to these poor people will be twisting the knife in the wound.

2. Shadberries offer a refreshing twist to homemade smoothies.

3. The colorful bowtie pasta added a fun twist to the classic mac and cheese dish.

4. The natural tanginess of tamarind adds a unique twist to sauces, marinades, and soups.

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