twist

verb
UK: /twɪst/
US: /twɪst/

  1. To turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another.

    1. She tried to twist the lid off the jar, but couldn't. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dancer performed a graceful twist during the performance, captivating the audience. [ ] [ ]

  2. To change or distort something; to present something in a way that is not completely accurate.

    1. He tried to twist my words and make me look bad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The media often twist the facts to create a more sensational story, misleading readers. [ ] [ ]

  3. To injure a part of your body by suddenly turning it.

    1. I twisted my ankle playing football. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to stop running after she twisted her knee on the uneven path. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wring curve turn distort bend
twist noun

  1. A bend or curve in something.

    1. There's a twist in the road ahead. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plot of the movie had a surprising twist that no one anticipated. [ ] [ ]

  2. A new or different approach to something.

    1. This recipe is a twist on an old classic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band put a modern twist on a classic rock song, making it popular again. [ ] [ ]

  3. An injury caused by suddenly turning a part of your body.

    1. I got a twist in my ankle. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the fall, he suffered a painful twist in his wrist, requiring a brace. [ ] [ ]
twist adjective

  1. In a form that is turned or bent.

    1. She wore her hair in a twist. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sculpture was a twisted piece of metal, creating an interesting visual effect. [ ] [ ]
twist idiom

  1. A dance involving a twisting movement of the body.

    1. They danced the twist all night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The '60s were known for dances like the twist, a fun and energetic way to move. [ ] [ ]
twist phrasal-verb

  1. twist someone's arm: To persuade someone to do something they might not want to do.

    1. Okay, you've twisted my arm, I'll go. [ ] [ ]
    2. I didn't want to volunteer, but my boss twisted my arm, so I agreed to help. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "twist" in English means: To turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another., To change or distort something; to present something in a way that is not completely accurate., To injure a part of your body by suddenly turning it..

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

Synonyms for "twist": wring, curve, turn, distort, bend.

Example usage of "twist": "She tried to twist the lid off the jar, but couldn't.". More examples on the page.