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twist

/twɪst/noun, verb1 syllable

Twist means: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling).

Synonyms for twist52

noun, as in the act of rotating rapidly

spin, twirl, twisting, whirl

noun, as in a circular segment of a curve

noun, as in a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

braid, plait, tress

noun, as in an unforeseen development

turn, turn of events

noun, as in any clever maneuver

device, gimmick

noun, as in a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

noun, as in a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

kink, twirl

noun, as in the act of winding or twisting

noun, as in an interpretation of a text or action

noun, as in a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

noun, as in a jerky pulling movement

noun, as in turning or twisting around (in place)

verb, as in to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm

verb, as in twist suddenly so as to sprain

sprain, wrench, turn, wrick, rick

verb, as in cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

flex, bend, deform, turn

verb, as in practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

twist around, pervert, convolute, sophisticate

verb, as in form into a spiral shape

twine, distort

verb, as in extend in curves and turns

verb, as in twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

also used for twist

torque, intertwist, lace, betwine, entwist, entwine, interlace, interthread, intertwine, wrest, cajole, inveigle, wheedle, blandander, blandish

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Opposites of twist

untwist

What does twist mean?23

verb

1

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)“The prisoner writhed in discomfort”

2

twist suddenly so as to sprain“wrench one's ankle”

3

cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form“bend the rod”

4

practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive“Don't twist my words”

5

form into a spiral shape“The cord is all twisted”

6

extend in curves and turns“The road winds around the lake”

7

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates“wrench a window off its hinges”

8

turn in the opposite direction“twist one's head”

9

form into twists“Twist the strips of dough”

10

do the twist

noun

1

the act of rotating rapidly“he gave the crank a spin”

2

a circular segment of a curve“a bend in the road”

3

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

4

an unforeseen development“events suddenly took an awkward turn”

5

any clever maneuver“he would stoop to any device to win a point”

6

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments“the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell”

7

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

8

the act of winding or twisting“he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind”

9

an interpretation of a text or action“they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct”

10

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

11

a jerky pulling movement

12

turning or twisting around (in place)“with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room”

13

social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s“they liked to dance the twist”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with twist?19

one syllable

three syllables

coexist
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Twist in a sentence

  • Maria can twist and turn as she wants, yet she will still remain alone.Xsotou
  • Everyone gathered around for the fireplay, watching the flames twist and dance elegantly.LoverofEnglish
  • Paths can twist and turn, leading us astray.Nuel
  • Twist that knob to the right and the box will open.CK
  • This mystery has a plot twist that's completely novel.unknown
  • Did he twist the facts to suit his narrative?Nuel
  • I like it when you twist my conkers.Ooneykcall
  • The resin tube has a twist-on cap.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of twist

as a noun

plural
twists

as a verb

past tense
twisted
present participle
twisting
third-person singular
twists
past participle
twisted