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Definition of twisted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical shapebent or contorted out of shape
- The tree had a twisted trunk.
2.
- He was completely twisted after the party.
3.
- He has a twisted sense of humor.
Expressions with twisted
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feeling resentful and cynical due to past experiences
After the betrayal, he became bitter and twisted.
become upset or annoyed about something small
Don't get your panties twisted over a little mistake!
become upset over something trivial
Don't get your shorts twisted over a small mistake.
misunderstand or misinterpret a situation or statement
Don't get it twisted, I never said that.
distorted by forceful bending and torsion
The thrown and twisted metal looked like modern art.
two insulated wires twisted to reduce interference
The network uses a twisted pair for data transmission.
Origin of twisted
English, twist (to turn) + -ed (past tense)
Terms with twisted included in their meaning
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rope
long thin flexible material made of twisted fibers
material
cord or twine made of twisted fibers
sewing material
fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing
party toy
balloon twisted to look like an animal
balloons
balloon twisted into a dog shape
food
long twisted hot red pepper
food
long and often twisted hot red pepper
material knots
twisted together in a tangled mass
physically
become twisted together in a messy way
messy hair
twisted together in a messy way
children's toy
toy that spins on a point when twisted
physical mass
twisted mass of things intertwined
physical objects
cause something to become twisted together
physical objects
twisted together in a messy way
string material
strong string made of twisted strands, used for tying or binding
twisting
causing to become twisted together
spinning toy
toy that spins on a point when twisted
appearance
shape looks twisted or bent
hairstyle
portion of twisted hair strands
textile
strand twisted with others in rope or yarn
intertwining
become twisted or intertwined
deform
become twisted out of shape
distortion
state of being twisted out of shape
force
twisted or pulled violently
Examples of twisted in a sentence
Her twisted ankle needed immediate attention. She looked twisted after the concert. They were twisted and laughing uncontrollably. Her twisted logic baffled everyone. The movie portrays a twisted reality.
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- French:tordu, défoncé, ...
- German:verdreht, zugedröhnt, ...
- Italian:contorto, stravolto, ...
- Spanish:torcido, colocado, ...
- Portuguese:retorcido, alterado, ...
- Chinese:扭曲的, 醉酒的, ...
- Japanese:ねじれた, 酔っ払っている, ...
- Arabic:مِلْتَوٍ, ثَمْلان, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּתָּל, מַסְטוּל, ...
- Russian:скрученный, пьяный, ...
- Ukrainian:викривлений, п'яний, ...
- Hindi:टेढ़ा, नशे में, ...
Definition of twist - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
rotateturn something around its axis
- She twisted the bottle cap open..
2.
motionturn something to make a spiral shape
- She twisted the wire into a spiral.
3.
communicationdistort the truth or meaning of words
- He twisted my words to make me look bad.
4.
body movementintr. move the body with a winding motionintr.
- The dancer twisted gracefully on stage..
5.
injuryinjure a body part by bending it wrong
- He twisted his ankle during the game.
6.
movementintr. follow a winding or bendy courseintr.
- The road twists through the mountains.
7.
danceintr. Dated US dance the twistintr. Dated US
- They twisted to the music all night.
Noun
1.
roadsudden bend in a road or path
- Be careful of the twist in the mountain road.
2.
interpretationdistortion of meaning or interpretation
- His words took on a twist he didn't intend.
3.
plot changesudden change in a story or situation
- The movie had an unexpected twist towards the end..
4.
shapecurled or spiral shape
- She admired the twist in the wrought iron railing..
5.
injurysprain, especially of the ankle
- She suffered a twist during the soccer match.
6.
pastryroll of baked dough in a twisted shape
- I bought a cinnamon twist from the bakery.
7.
beveragesUS piece of lemon peel added to a drinkUS
- The cocktail was garnished with a twist.
8.
danceDated modern dance involving hip movementsDated
- They danced the twist at the party.
9.
physicsTECH. twisting force applied to an objectTECH.
- The mechanic applied a twist to loosen the bolt.
Images of twist
sudden bend in a road or path 
curled or spiral shape 
roll of baked dough in a twisted shape 
piece of lemon peel added to a drink
Expressions with twist
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add a unique feature to enhance flavor
He added a twist to the traditional recipe.
become very upset or angry about something not very important
He got his shorts in a twist over a tiny mistake.
change direction frequently
The road twists and turns through the mountains.
easily control or influence someone by persuasion or charm
She can twist him around her little finger with a smile.
change someone's statement on purpose to mislead
Stop twisting my words to make it sound like I agreed.
change the intended message of words
He tried to twist the meaning of her words to suit his argument.
change facts to deceive or mislead
He twisted the truth to avoid getting into trouble.
having an unexpected or unusual feature added
It's a classic story with a twist.
unexpected ending that surprises people
The movie had a twist in the tail that shocked everyone.
change the meaning of an argument
He tried to twist the argument to suit his needs.
deliberately worsen someone's distress or anger
He twisted the knife by reminding her of past failures.
add a new element to something
She gave a twist to the traditional recipe.
unconventionally strange or odd
Her round the twist ideas always surprise us.
develop in a surprising or different way
The project took a new twist with the new leader.
easily control or influence someone
She can twist him around her finger with just a smile.
unexpected change in a story's direction
The novel's twist in the tale left readers in shock.
wait uncomfortably for a long time
She twisted in the wind for hours before getting a response.
unexpected change in events beyond control
Winning the lottery was a twist of fate.
persuade or pressure someone to do something
She had to twist his arm to get him to join.
change information to mislead or deceive
He twisted the facts to make himself look innocent.
change rules to benefit oneself
He twisted the rules to win the game.
expresses surprise at an unexpected event
Wow, what a twist in the movie!
become upset over something unimportant
She got her panties in a twist over the small delay.
action worsening a difficult situation or distress
Her harsh words were a twist of the knife.
Origin of twist
Old English, twist (a twisting)
Examples of twist in a sentence
The mechanic twisted the bolt to secure it. He twisted the rope to secure the boat. The artist twisted the clay into an intricate design. She tried to twist the facts to suit her narrative. Politicians often twist statements to mislead the public. He twisted his body to avoid the obstacle.
She twisted around to see who was behind her. She twisted her wrist while doing yoga. I twisted my knee while hiking in the mountains. The river twists through the valley. The path twists around the old oak tree. My grandparents twisted at the reunion. Everyone began to twist when the band played old rock songs. The twist in the trail caught the hikers by surprise. Drivers should slow down for the twist ahead. The article gave a twist to the original story. Her explanation added a twist to the facts. The book's twist left readers in shock. There was a twist in the final episode. The twist in the rope made it stronger. The pastry had a delightful twist on top. He got a twist while hiking on the rocky trail. The twist in her ankle required immediate medical attention. The bakery's chocolate twist is a customer favorite. He enjoyed a twist with his morning coffee. He requested a twist in his gin and tonic. The bartender added a twist to the drink for flavor. The twist became popular in the 1960s. She learned the twist from her grandmother. A twist was needed to fix the broken handle. Engineers calculated the twist required for the design.
View all translations of twist
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- French:tourner, tournant, ...
- German:drehen, Kurve, ...
- Italian:girare, svolta, ...
- Spanish:torcer, curva, ...
- Portuguese:torcer, curva, ...
- Chinese:旋转, 急转弯, ...
- Japanese:ひねる, カーブ, ...
- Arabic:لَفَّ, مَنْعَطَف, ...
- Hebrew:לְסוֹבֵב, פִּיתּוּל, ...
- Russian:крутить, поворот, ...
- Ukrainian:крутити, поворот, ...
- Hindi:घुमाना, मोड़, ...
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