Synonyms for
Twists
Definition
To bend or turn something out of its natural shape.
Synonyms & similar words
whirl
deform
braid
flex
turnofevents
gimmick
sophisticate
writhe
wriggle
kink
turn
winding
crook
twirl
twisting
twist
distort
convolute
curve
squirm
pull
sprain
wrick
eddy
spin
bend
warp
distort
contort
flex
coil
curlycue
gyrate
squirm
tangle
turn
wind
writhe
spin
revolve
rotate
swerve
weave
zigzag
twirl
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- plot twists
- plot twists and turns
- sudden twists
- unexpected twists
- narrative twists
- plot twists in a story
- life twists and turns
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'twists' often refers to unexpected changes in a plot or situation. As a verb, it means to turn or bend something.
Example sentences
- She twists her hair when she is nervous.
- The cat twists its body to clean its fur.
- He twists the lid off the jar.
- The road twists and turns through the mountains.
- The dancer twists her body in an elegant way.
Quotes
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tzu
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs