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contorted
[ kuhn-tawr-tid ]
/ kənˈtɔr tɪd /
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adjective
twisted in a violent manner; distorted.
twisted back on itself; convoluted.
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continuum, continuum hypothesis, conto, contoid, contort, contorted, contortion, contortionist, contortive, contour, contour curtain
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British Dictionary definitions for contorted
contorted
/ (kənˈtɔːtɪd) /
adjective
twisted out of shape
(esp of petals and sepals in a bud) twisted so that they overlap on one side
Derived forms of contorted
contortedly, adverbcontortedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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