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Another word for twist

Verb

  1. To move or proceed on a repeatedly curving course

    2. See also:

    straight

    repetition

  2. To alter and spoil the natural form or appearance of

    3. See also:

    beautiful

  3. To give an inaccurate view of by representing falsely or misleadingly

    4. Idioms:
    See also:

    true

Another word for twist

Noun

  1. An often sudden change or departure, as in a trend

    2. See also:

    change

  2. A clever, unexpected new trick or method

    3. See also:

    good

    excite

    ability

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Sentence Examples

  • She tried to twist away from him.

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

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

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

  • I had to twist Quinn's arm to get Howie back to Julie's break in.

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