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contort

 

[ kษ™nหˆtษ”หt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

body movement

To twist or bend out of the normal shape or position, especially in an unnatural or unattractive way. It often involves extreme flexibility or strain.

Synonyms

distort, twist, wrench

Examples of usage

  • He contorted his body to fit through the narrow opening.
  • The acrobat contorted herself into a pretzel shape.
  • The pain caused him to contort his face in agony.
Context #2 | Verb

facial expression

To twist or pull your face into an expression that shows pain, disgust, or some other strong emotion.

Synonyms

frown, grimace, wince

Examples of usage

  • She contorted her face in horror at the sight.
  • His contorted expression revealed his inner turmoil.

Translations

Translations of the word "contort" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contorcer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verzerren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memutar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบั€ัƒั‡ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyginaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใญใ˜ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contorsionner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contorsionar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผkmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํ‹€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkล™ivit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรบtiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvijati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contorsionar

Etymology

The word 'contort' originated from the Latin word 'contortus', which means twisted together. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of twisting or bending out of shape. Over the years, it has maintained its meaning of contorting the body or face in an unnatural way.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,997, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.