contortion

noun

Definition of contortionnext
as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition the comedian is renowned for his seemingly endless variety of facial contortions

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“Contortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contortion. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

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