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

But this fall, beloved appliance and personal care brand Dyson combined the two—with several brilliant twists. — Emma Barker Bonomo, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

The restaurant has also put a twist on the traditional naan by offering naan pizza and naan tacos. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

The woman denied the allegations, and Ross hit her in the chest several times, the report says, and choked her, restricting her breathing by twisting the collar of her hoodie. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Soldered batteries are difficult to replace, while pronged ones can be twisted and removed from their station, like removing a plug from a wall outlet. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing twist

• twist one's arm