contorts; contorted; contorting
: to twist into an unusual appearance or shape
His body contorted with/in pain.
The boy contorted his body to squeeze through the gate.
Her face was contorted with/in rage/anger.
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“Contort.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/contort. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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