contort

verb
UK: /kənˈtɔːt/
US: /kənˈtɔːrt/

  1. To twist or bend something out of its normal shape.

    1. He tried to contort the metal bar, but it wouldn't budge.
    2. The dancer can contort her body into unbelievable positions during the performance.

  2. To twist or distort the meaning or interpretation of something.

    1. Don't contort my words; I never said that.
    2. The article contorted the facts to create a more sensational story about the event.

Synonyms

twist distort warp deform
contort adjective

  1. Twisted or bent out of its normal shape.

    1. His face was contorted with pain.
    2. The accident left the car in a contorted wreck on the side of the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "contort" in English means: To twist or bend something out of its normal shape., To twist or distort the meaning or interpretation of something..

The phonetic transcription of "contort" is /kənˈtɔːt/ in British English and /kənˈtɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "contort": twist, distort, warp, deform.

Example usage of "contort": "He tried to contort the metal bar, but it wouldn't budge.". More examples on the page.