TWISTED Synonyms: 206 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈtwi-stəd

Definition of twisted

as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves a twisted walking stick made from a blackthorn sapling

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twisted

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verb

past tense of twist

as in distorted

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of my enemies will twist my words, but you'll only hear the truth out of me

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as in curled

to follow a circular or spiral course the path gently twisted down the hill

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straightened

as in twirled

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis twisted my wrist around to stretch it

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as in pulled

to move by or as if by a forceful rotation kept twisting the cap until it came free

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as in squirmed

to make jerky or restless movements the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair

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as in braided

to cause to twine about one another has the habit of idly twisting the strands of her hair while daydreaming

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Recent Examples of twisted

Adjective

Designed by Marc Lalique in 1951, the bottle is fashioned from twisted glass, with a stopper in the shape of two soaring doves. — April Long, Allure, 24 June 2026 Daisy and Simmons follow them into the virtual world, and the series takes a drastic turn as this twisted alternate reality is revealed. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

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The silver thatch palm, indeginous to Cayman, was twisted by hand into rope that would not rot in saltwater, traded with passing ships for flour and salt and essentials the islands could not produce. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 The wife of friend Isaac Leonard Ellwood suggested that two wires twisted together would hold the nail in place better — and the inexpensive yet effective design stuck. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for twisted

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Using original photographs, and input from the Pourtout archives, the restoration team reversed the ungainly Saoutchik body modifications, and the curved windshield and twin rear-window design returned.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Flat composite panels transform into curved blades The new method uses 4D printing, which means materials can change shape after they are made.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of curved

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After long periods in their own half to start the match, Norway broke the deadlock with a strike from Antonio Nusa that curled into the far corner.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
That translated to a trail of smoke curled around notes of salt, neroli, ginger lily, and citrus.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026

Definition of curled

Verb

Cape Verde almost pulled the biggest upset in World Cup history.

— Rod Beard, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Garibay’s one-handed save denied Jonathan Ricketts a sure goal in the 64th minute, and Moon pulled a 30-yard opportunity off a poor corner kick clearance just wide left.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

Definition of pulled

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Belloumi’s 64th-minute strike with his left foot broke the deadlock in the second game of the two-leg affair and Gelhardt made sure with a low shot that squirmed past the Millwall goalkeeper.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 May 2026
His Japanese guest, usually a paragon of diplomatic cool, visibly squirmed.

— Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of squirmed

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South India is the scent of frangipani and coffee, bushels of bananas and coconuts, women with gold nose rings and hair braided with jasmine and mustachioed men in pink with hands on hips.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Quen Blackwell’s hair is braided and pulled into a delicate updo that adds volume and structure to her look.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Definition of braided

Adjective

But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026