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🌀twist

verb
/twɪst/
twinge twister

Meaning

to bend or turn something into a coil or spiral shape; to distort.
a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example Sentences

He twisted the rope tightly around the pole.

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

Example Expressions

plot twist

Synonyms

bend, turn, curl, spin, distort, curve
Entry 1
bend, turn, curl, spin, distort
Entry 2
turn, bend, curve, spin

Antonyms

straighten, flatten, straight, direct, untwist
Entry 1
straighten, flatten
Entry 2
straight, direct, untwist

Collocations

twist the rope, twist around, twist ankle, plot twist, twist of fate, twist and turn
Entry 1
twist the rope, twist around, twist ankle, plot twist
Entry 2
plot twist, twist of fate, twist and turn

More Example Sentences

I twisted my knee.

I twisted my ankle.

I twisted my wrist.

I have twisted my ankle.

The plot twist was so unexpected that I was completely taken aback.

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