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contort

/kənˈtɔːt/

/kənˈtɔrt/

Translations

contortverb

contorted

Past Simple

contorted

Past Participle

contorting

Gerund

/kənˈtɔːt/

/kənˈtɔrt/

He can contort his face into the most amusing expressions.

Он может корчить своё лицо в самые забавные выражения.

The artist can contort metal into beautiful sculptures.

Художник может искажать металл в красивые скульптуры.

Additional translations

Synonyms

contortverb

To twist or bend out of its normal shape.

The gymnast contorted her body to perform the complex routine.

To cause to deviate from what is normal or expected.

The stress of the situation contorted his usual calm demeanor.

To become twisted or bent out of shape.

His face contorted in pain.