contort

Meanings

• Verb

  To twist or bend (something) out of shape, especially beyond what is normal or healthy.

  - "He contorted his body into strange positions to entertain the crowd."
  - "The tree branch contorted in the wind, snapping under the pressure."

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Synonyms

deform , detort , twist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contort
torrent , fortnight , quaint , painting , maintain

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Variants

List of all variants of contort that leads to same result
contort , contorted , contorting , contortion , contortions , contortive , contorts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to turn' or 'to wind', from the Latin 'contortus'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'contort' comes from the Latin 'contortus', which means 'twisted' or 'bent'.

2. Contorted shapes and figures have been a common theme in art and sculpture throughout history.

3. The human body is capable of contorting into a nearly infinite number of positions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distortion: The alteration or distortion of a signal, image, or sound.

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Culture

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In literature, contort has been used to describe characters or situations that are twisted or distorted, often with a negative connotation. In art, contorted shapes and figures can evoke feelings of discomfort or unease.

How to Memorize "contort"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine twisting a piece of clay or dough in your hands to create a contorted shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the twisted shape of a pretzel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Contort' means 'to turn' or 'to wind'.

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