verb
contort
Contort (verb) means to twist something forcefully out of its normal shape.
verb
1
To twist something forcefully out of its normal shape.
"features contorted with fury"
2
To twist something into an unnatural or strained shape or expression.
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Etymology
Equivalent to con- plus -tort; it came from Middle English, borrowed from Latin contortus, the past participle of contorqueō, from com- and torqueō, meaning ‘twist, turn’.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of contort?
"contort" (verb) means to twist something forcefully out of its normal shape.
What is another word for contort?
Other words for "contort" include deform, wring, distort.
What are the different meanings of contort?
"contort" has 2 main meanings: 1. To twist something forcefully out of its normal shape; 2. To twist something into an unnatural or strained shape or expression.
