contorcer-se — meaning in English

English meaning

• contort verb To twist in a violent manner.
• wriggle verb To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.
• writhe verb To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.

Senses

contorcer-se is used for these senses in English:

• contort (intransitive) To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression.
• wriggle (intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.
• writhe (intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.

contort — full definition

1. verb To twist in a violent manner.
2. verb To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression.

wriggle — full definition

1. verb To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.
2. verb To use clever or evasive means to escape a difficult situation.

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