TWISTED Synonyms: 206 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈtwi-stəd

Definition of twisted

as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves a twisted walking stick made from a blackthorn sapling

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twisted

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verb

past tense of twist

as in distorted

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

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as in curled

to follow a circular or spiral course the path gently twisted down the hill

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straightened

as in twirled

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis twisted my wrist around to stretch it

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as in pulled

to move by or as if by a forceful rotation kept twisting the cap until it came free

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as in squirmed

to make jerky or restless movements the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair

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as in braided

to cause to twine about one another has the habit of idly twisting the strands of her hair while daydreaming

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Recent Examples of twisted

Adjective

The three-foot-tall evergreen with a gnarly, twisted trunk is located near the miniature Geppetto’s Workshop in Pinocchio’s Village. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 This variety emerges in spring with a small ball of wavy, twisted foliage that features wide yellow margins around blue-green centers. — Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

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Charlotte's white hair bow at Trooping marked her largest of the hair accessories so far, and her locks were twisted near the bow. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 The New York Times last week reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends, one of whom said Platner twisted her arm during an argument and locked her in a room. — Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for twisted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisted

Adjective

Samsung 49-inch Ultrawide Monitor Deal The Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers panoramic productivity with a massive 49-inch 1,000R curved display, matching your natural field of view.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Slightly curved planks are strung together with a water-resistant rope to create a flexible form that’s easily draped over the edge of a bathtub when not in use.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026

Definition of curved

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Ground-level testing often gets distorted by background emissions from surrounding soil and vegetation, while flying delicate sensors directly into corrosive plumes rapidly destroys the equipment.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Whether the market is softening, stabilizing, or simply distorted by overly optimistic sellers requires someone to watch and interpret conditions in the present tense.

— John Walkup, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of distorted

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If your aloe vera plant isn’t getting enough water, its leaves will look thinner than usual or become limp or curled.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Laura followed him, curled her body gently into his on top of the covers, lying there as all the streetlamps came on outside.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of curled

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Conine waited on a full-count changeup with one out in the fifth and pulled it over the fence in right-center field for a 1-0 lead.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
His hair is pulled back in a knot, and his spear is aimed at something under the surface of the water.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of pulled

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Belloumi’s 64th-minute strike with his left foot broke the deadlock in the second game of the two-leg affair and Gelhardt made sure with a low shot that squirmed past the Millwall goalkeeper.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 May 2026
His Japanese guest, usually a paragon of diplomatic cool, visibly squirmed.

— Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of squirmed

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South India is the scent of frangipani and coffee, bushels of bananas and coconuts, women with gold nose rings and hair braided with jasmine and mustachioed men in pink with hands on hips.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Quen Blackwell’s hair is braided and pulled into a delicate updo that adds volume and structure to her look.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Definition of braided

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But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026