contorts
Warps out of shape
Contorts means twists or bends out of normal shape.
A face contorts in pain or anger.
An acrobat contorts her body into impossible positions.
The word often suggests distortion that looks unnatural or strained: His features contorted with rage.
Figuratively, someone might contort an argument or the truth—twisting it to serve their purposes.
Rotating motion or surprise
Rotating motion or surprise
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- pervertCorrupt or distort
- misrepresentDepict inaccurately or falsely
- warpBend from true form
skew · falsify · misconstrue · garble · corrupt · bend · spin · misinterpret
Balance and flexibility athlete
- acrobatAgile circus performer
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
yoga · stretching · limberness · suppleness · balance · dexterity · coordination · grace
twist
Rotating motion or surprise
deform · curl · coil · spiral · flex · snake · wind · loop · knot · tangle
twist
Rotating motion or surprise
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- pervertCorrupt or distort
- misrepresentDepict inaccurately or falsely
warp · skew · falsify · misconstrue · garble · corrupt · bend · spin · misinterpret · misstate
gymnast
Balance and flexibility athlete
- acrobatAgile circus performer
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
flexibility · yoga · stretching · limberness · suppleness · balance · dexterity · coordination · grace · poise
cramp
Painful muscle seizure
agony · anguish · wince · cringe · suffering · convulse · seize · clench · tense · strain
grimace
Twisted expression of displeasure
frown · twitch · squint · pucker · cringe · smirk · grin · snarl · pout · leer