Twist Synonyms and Antonyms

twĭst
To alter and spoil the natural form or appearance of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wrench
  2. contort
  3. deform
  4. disfigure
  5. sprain
  6. distort
  7. misshape
  8. turn
  9. wrick
  10. rick
Antonyms:
  1. untwist
  2. uncurl
  3. straighten
To give an inaccurate view of by representing falsely or misleadingly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. pervert
  2. belie
  3. color
  4. distort
  5. falsify
  6. load
  7. misrepresent
  8. twist around
  9. misstate
  10. warp
  11. wrench
  12. wrest
  13. convolute
  14. sophisticate
Antonyms:
  1. explain
  2. explicate
An often sudden change or departure, as in a trend
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. turn
  2. shift
  3. tack
  4. turn-of-events
A jerky pulling movement
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wrench
  2. pull
The act of rotating rapidly
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. spin
  2. wind
  3. twirl
  4. twisting
  5. winding
  6. whirl
Extend in curves and turns
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wind
  2. curve
To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. writhe
  2. wrestle
  3. wriggle
  4. worm
  5. squirm
A clever, unexpected new trick or method
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. gimmick
  2. kicker
  3. wrinkle
  4. braid
  5. device
  6. angle
  7. kick
  8. plait
  9. tress
A circular segment of a curve
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bend
  2. kink
  3. crook
  4. turn
  5. twirl
A miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. eddy
An interpretation of a text or action
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. construction
To alter or distort the intended meaning of:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. distort

Words Related to Twist

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Twist Sentence Examples

  • She tried to twist away from him.

  • I don't need magic to twist you up in knots.

  • The sound made her gut twist and her chest tighten.

  • Twist your hip more when you hit with the left.

  • Jessi roused herself enough to twist in his arms so she could see his face.

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