Synonyms of twist

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noun

1

as in twisting

a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something

with a forceful twist she loosened the bolt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twisting
• tug
• wrench
• pull
• wrenching
• wresting
• yank
• wringing
• extraction
• displacement
• dislocation
• draw
• draft

2

as in trick

an odd or peculiar habit

my roommate has his little twists, and I have mine, so things should balance out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trick
• quirk
• characteristic
• trait
• mannerism
• kink
• eccentricity
• peculiarity
• singularity
• idiosyncrasy
• habit
• oddity
• quip
• tic
• curiosity
• individualism
• crotchet
• erraticism
• tendency
• pattern
• character
• attribute
• attitude
• practice
• way
• personality
• quiddity
• affectation
• property
• custom
• airs
• addiction
• bent
• perversion
• inclination
• penchant
• turn
• humor
• weirdness
• wont
• propensity
• predilection
• proclivity
• abnormality
• predisposition
• identity
• genius
• mark
• nature
• disposition
• individuality
• neuroticism
• temperament
• partiality
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• sameness

twist

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verb

ˈtwist 

1

as in to distort

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of

my enemies will twist my words, but you'll only hear the truth out of me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distort
• misrepresent
• slant
• complicate
• pervert
• obscure
• cook
• misinterpret
• bend
• misstate
• falsify
• warp
• color
• fudge
• confuse
• misrelate
• garble
• mistake
• censor
• disguise
• mask
• camouflage
• veil
• gloss (over)
• whitewash
• dissemble
• lie
• mistranslate
• misdescribe
• misspeak
• mystify
• mix (up)
• belie
• confound
• fib
• bowdlerize
• prevaricate
• palter
• equivocate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• explain
• interpret
• illustrate
• clarify
• clear (up)
• spell out
• illuminate
• decipher

2

as in to curl

to follow a circular or spiral course

the path gently twisted down the hill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curl
• coil
• wind
• curve
• swirl
• spiral
• circle
• entwine
• twine
• weave
• sweep
• turn
• corkscrew
• loop
• arc
• bend
• arch
• whirl
• wheel
• swerve
• crook
• veer
• hook
• bow
• intertwine
• encircle
• bulge
• zigzag
• meander
• interlace
• lace
• enlace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten

3

as in to spin

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

twisted my wrist around to stretch it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spin
• rotate
• turn
• swing
• twirl
• swirl
• swivel
• pivot
• roll
• wheel
• whirl
• revolve
• screw
• crank
• wind
• unscrew
• reel
• coil
• twiddle
• circulate

4

as in to pull

to move by or as if by a forceful rotation

kept twisting the cap until it came free

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pull
• tug
• yank
• pluck
• wrench
• jerk
• wring
• remove
• pry
• extract
• wrest
• tweak
• draw
• lug
• dredge (up)
• lever
• shift
• disturb
• displace
• budge
• transpose
• jimmy
• dislocate
• transfer

5

as in to twitch

to make jerky or restless movements

the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twitch
• toss
• fidget
• squirm
• jerk
• wiggle
• fiddle
• shake
• writhe
• jig
• tremble
• shiver
• jiggle
• wriggle
• thrash
• squiggle
• thresh
• flutter
• shudder
• quiver
• flit
• pace
• quake
• twitter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rest
• relax
• unwind
• calm (down)
• still

6

as in to weave

to cause to twine about one another

has the habit of idly twisting the strands of her hair while daydreaming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weave
• braid
• mix
• intertwine
• blend
• entwine
• ply
• writhe
• implicate
• interweave
• interlace
• wreathe
• inweave
• intertwist
• lace
• plait
• enlace
• fuse
• link
• pleach
• plat
• join

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwind
• disentangle
• untangle
• uncoil
• untwine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of twist

Noun

Numerous music acts have pulled the plug on their upcoming performances with Ed Sheeran in the latest twist of events in the singer’s tour. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Our custom is inclusive, allowing for rolls, buns, fritters, crumb cakes, muffins, twists, knots, and baked goods in any size, shape, or style. — Sean Carlson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

Their faces twist with dissatisfaction, and their eyes are glossy with hope for emotional freedom. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Aerodynamic forces stay within safe limits without twisting the airframe. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing twist

• twist one's arm