Synonyms for
Twisted
Definition
bent or turned in a different direction from the usual or right one; not straightforward
Synonyms & similar words
unbend
twistaround
writhe
flex
wind
sophisticate
sprain
perverted
distort
pervert
distorted
untwist
convolute
wrestle
rick
twist
curve
wrick
bend
worm
squirm
wrench
wriggle
twine
misrepresented
bent
curled
coiled
warped
distorted
contorted
crooked
winding
writhing
devious
tangled
knotted
snarled
complicated
convoluted
involved
perverted
twirled
wrenched
wry
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- twisted ankle
- twisted logic
- twisted sense of humor
- twisted metal
- twisted fate
- twisted mind
- twisted story
Word family
Usage note
Can refer to physical deformation or to something morally or mentally corrupt. The informal synonyms often imply a strange or eccentric quality.
Example sentences
- She twisted her ankle while playing soccer.
- He twisted the truth to make himself look good.
- The path through the woods was twisted and difficult to follow.
- The twisted wires were difficult to untangle.
- The twisted branches of the tree made it look eerie in the moonlight.
Quotes
The truth is often a terrible weapon of aggression. It is possible to lie, and even to murder, with the truth. - Alfred Adler
Imagination is the twisted power of comparison. - Thomas Carlyle
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates