Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contort
verb
/kənˈtɔrt/
Definition
To twist or bend out of the normal shape.
Examples
- She contorted her body into a series of difficult yoga poses.
- The actor’s face contorted in pain during the dramatic scene.
- He could hardly move without his limbs contorting in awkward angles.
Meaning
Contort means to distort or change the shape of something, often in a way that is uncomfortable or unnatural.
Synonyms
- wrench
- twist
- deform
- warp
- distort
