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twist

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of TWIST

1
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of <my enemies will twist my words, but you'll only hear the truth out of me>
2
to follow a circular or spiral course <the path gently twisted down the hill>
Near Antonyms straighten
3
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis <twisted my wrist around to stretch it>
4
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation <kept twisting the cap until it came free>
Synonyms twist, wrest, wring
5
to make jerky or restless movements <the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair>
Near Antonyms relax, rest, unwind; calm (down), still
6
to cause to twine about one another <has the habit of idly twisting the strands of her hair while daydreaming>
Related Words braid, plait, plat, pleach; blend, fuse, join, link, mix

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