English Explanatory Dictionary

contort

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To twist in a violent manner.
  2. To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression.

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɔː(ɹ)t/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contort.wav

Word forms

contort contorts contorting contorted

Etymology

Equivalent to con- + -tort; from Middle English, borrowed from Latin contortus, past participle of contorqueō, from com- + torqueō (“twist, turn”).

Synonyms

deform detort twist

Derived words

contorter contortion contortionist contortive
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