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 mules are crafted in Italy from butter-soft leather with a lining and sole to match and have two twisted straps that ensure the foot is secured in place. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Johansson recounted how, during one studio session, Saab picked up a single piece of black fabric and twisted, turned, and draped it into a bustier dress right on the mannequin. — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

Auf der Maur, in white, is twisted away from the audience, staring intently at the lens. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026 Install one specific buffer this week that protects the behavior from being extinguished or twisted into belligerence. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twisted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisted

Adjective

The curved trees were then placed on a horizontal rotating platform inside a sphere lit up from every direction.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The tight cropping in the monochrome nudes isolates slopes, folds, shadowed recesses and curved planes that hover between landscape and abstraction.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of curved

Verb

Many observers in the stadium, TV studios and on sofas across the UK and beyond thought Haaland was indeed offside, but that’s because the television images become distorted.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Its sound is often described as post-grunge and the band is known for its emphasis on acoustic guitar, distorted electric guitar and multi-layered vocal harmonies.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of distorted

Verb

The youngster was dispossessed but the ball fell to Mac Allister, who curled his effort into the top corner.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Bogusz settled a cross with his right foot at the corner of the 18-yard box, took a touch and curled a left-footed shot inside the far post.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of curled

Verb

Mario Perez cheered from the curb as dancers in bright dresses twirled down the street Saturday afternoon, ribbons and ruffles flashing in the sun.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, two sauna masters shovelled ice infused with fragrant oil onto the rocks and performed an Aufguss, a German ritual in which towels are twirled to spread scented air.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad is taking the same muscular approach, adding more than 20 aircraft and new routes to Europe, Africa, and China as other long-haul carriers have pulled back.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Later, detectives produced three male DNA profiles from evidence collected at the scene, including some pulled from beer bottles and cigarette butts, but none were ever matched to anyone until recently.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of pulled

Verb

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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Another is challah, bread that is usually braided and typically eaten on ceremonial occasions, which is served as a round loaf at Rosh Hashanah.

— Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Sep. 2026
And weighty ropes—the sort that might be used to moor a boat—are braided with chains and arranged on the ground in the form of a curving river.

— Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of braided

Adjective

Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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