Synonyms of TWIST

noun - an unforeseen development

noun - an interpretation of a text or action

noun - any clever maneuver

noun - the act of rotating rapidly

noun - a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

noun - a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

noun - a circular segment of a curve

noun - a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

noun - a jerky pulling movement

noun - a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

noun - the act of winding or twisting

noun - turning or twisting around (in place)

verb - to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

verb - cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

verb - form into a spiral shape

verb - extend in curves and turns

verb - twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

verb - practice sophistry

verb - twist suddenly so as to sprain

Synonyms of TWIST