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wykręcać — meaning in English

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English meaning

contort verb To twist something forcefully out of its normal shape.
extort verb To obtain money or something else by threats, force, or abuse of power.

Senses

wykręcać is used for these senses in English:

contort (transitive) To twist in a violent manner.
extort (transitive, and, intransitive, medicine, ophthalmology) To twist outwards.

contort — full definition

verb To twist something forcefully out of its normal shape.
verb To twist something into an unnatural or strained shape or expression.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Polish words

wykręcić wykrzywiać się wykrzywić się wymusić wymuszać wyłudzać wyłudzić