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twisted

The correct spelling is twisted.

How to pronounce twisted

/ˈtwɪstɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈtwɪstɪd/

Say it like: Twi-ste-d

The correct spelling is twisted. To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force. For example: "Avarice twists itself into all human concerns."

Usage Examples

Avarice twists itself into all human concerns.

The murders were committed by a twisted sociopath.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
  2. 2.To join together by twining one part around another.
  3. 3.To contort; to writhe; to complicate; to crook spirally; to convolve.
  4. 4.To wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts.
  5. 5.To wind into; to insinuate.

adjective

  1. 1.Contorted.
  2. 2.Wound spirally.
  3. 3.Mentally disturbed or unsound.
  4. 4.Under the influence of multiple intoxicants, usually alcohol and marijuana.

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