Meaning & use
contort
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to twist or bend something, especially a part of the body, into an unusual or unnatural shape.
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The gymnast contorted her body into an impressive backbend.
His face contorted with pain as he twisted his ankle.
A note on using this word
Frequently used for both physical bending, as with a contortionist, and facial expressions of strong emotion.
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