Contort
Pronunciation: /kənˈtɔːrt/
Contort (verb)
- To twist your body or face into an unusual shape, often because of pain, fear, or strong effort.
- To bend or twist something so it changes from its normal shape.
- To change the meaning of words by twisting them so they do not say what was meant.
Examples
- The rope contorts out of shape when it is pulled too hard.
- The dancer contorts out of shape under the heavy costume.