twist - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

any clever maneuver

Synonyms

• device
• gimmick
• twist

More generic

• maneuver
• manoeuvre
• tactical maneuver
• tactical manoeuvre

More specific

• fast one
• mnemonic
• trick

Noun

the act of rotating rapidly

Synonyms

• spin
• twirl
• twist
• twisting
• whirl

More generic

• rotary motion
• rotation

More specific

• birling
• logrolling
• pirouette

Noun

turning or twisting around (in place)

Synonyms

• turn
• twist

More generic

• rotary motion
• rotation

More specific

• twiddle

Noun

the act of winding or twisting

Synonyms

• twist
• wind
• winding

More generic

• rotary motion
• rotation

Noun

social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

Synonyms

• twist

More generic

• social dancing

Noun

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

Synonyms

• braid
• plait
• tress
• twist

More generic

• coif
• coiffure
• hair style
• hairdo
• hairstyle

More specific

• pigtail
• queue

Noun

an interpretation of a text or action

Synonyms

• construction
• twist

More generic

• interpretation

Noun

a jerky pulling movement

Synonyms

• twist
• wrench

More generic

• motion
• movement

Noun

an unforeseen development

Synonyms

• turn
• turn of events
• twist

More generic

• development

Noun

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

Synonyms

• eddy
• twist

More generic

• current
• stream

Noun

a circular segment of a curve

Synonyms

• bend
• crook
• turn
• twist

More generic

• curve
• curved shape

More specific

• bight

Noun

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

Synonyms

• kink
• twirl
• twist

More generic

• bend
• crease
• crimp
• flexure
• fold
• plication

Noun

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

Synonyms

• pull
• twist
• wrench

More generic

• harm
• hurt
• injury
• trauma

More specific

• sprain

Verb

twist suddenly so as to sprain

Synonyms

• rick
• sprain
• turn
• twist
• wrench
• wrick

More generic

• injure
• wound

Verb

form into twists

Synonyms

• twist

More generic

• form
• shape

Verb

practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

Synonyms

• convolute
• pervert
• sophisticate
• twist
• twist around

More generic

• denote
• refer

Verb

turn in the opposite direction

Synonyms

• twist

More generic

• turn

More specific

• crick
• curl
• quirk
• wave

Verb

form into a spiral shape

Synonyms

• distort
• twine
• twist

More generic

• change form
• change shape
• deform

Opposite / Antonyms

• untwist

More specific

• contort
• deform
• distort
• enlace
• entangle
• entwine
• interlace
• intertwine
• interweave
• lace
• mat
• snarl
• spin
• tangle
• twine
• weave
• wrench
• wring

Verb

cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

Synonyms

• bend
• deform
• flex
• turn
• twist

More generic

• change form
• change shape
• deform

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• convolute
• convolve
• crank
• dent
• gnarl
• incurvate
• indent

Verb

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

Synonyms

• twist
• wrench

More generic

• pull

Verb

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Synonyms

• squirm
• twist
• worm
• wrestle
• wriggle
• writhe

More generic

• move

More specific

• wrench

Verb

do the twist

Synonyms

• twist

More generic

• dance
• trip the light fantastic
• trip the light fantastic toe

Verb

extend in curves and turns

Synonyms

• curve
• twist
• wind

More generic

• be

More specific

• circumvolute
• snake
• spiral

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