twisted

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈtwɪstɪd/
Verb
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

2 Definition

To join together by twining one part around another.

3 Definition

To contort; to writhe; to complicate; to crook spirally; to convolve.

4 Definition

To wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts.

5 Definition

To wind into; to insinuate.

Example Sentences
  • Avarice twists itself into all human concerns.
6 Definition

To turn a knob etc.

7 Definition

To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating.

8 Definition

To form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings).

9 Definition

To injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction.

10 Definition

(of a path) To wind; to follow a bendy or wavy course; to have many bends.

11 Definition

To cause to rotate.

12 Definition

To dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips).

13 Definition

To coax.

14 Definition

In the game of blackjack (pontoon or twenty-one), to be dealt another card.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Contorted.

2 Definition

Wound spirally.

3 Definition

Mentally disturbed or unsound.

Example Sentences
  • The murders were committed by a twisted sociopath.
4 Definition

Under the influence of multiple intoxicants, usually alcohol and marijuana.