Synonyms for
Twisted
Definition
bent or turned in a different direction from the usual or right one; not straightforward
Synonyms & similar words
deform
curve
squirm
wrench
sprain
twine
sophisticate
pervert
turn
convolute
distort
writhe
unbend
wind
wrick
distorted
worm
perverted
flex
rick
untwist
wrestle
twist
wriggle
bend
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.
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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