as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a twisted walking stick made from a blackthorn sapling
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in curled
to follow a circular or spiral course
the path gently twisted down the hill
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in pulled
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
kept twisting the cap until it came free
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in squirmed
to make jerky or restless movements
the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in weaved
to cause to twine about one another
has the habit of idly twisting the strands of her hair while daydreaming
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of twisted
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Lee Byung-hun — who returns as the Front Man who runs the twisted games in the new season premiering Dec. 26 — told NBC News that his character is more complex than what fans were initially shown.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Safi is a twisted reflection of what Max could become, power-hungry and desperate for validation from a world that Safi feels has forgotten about her existence.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
This twisted logic makes success the notion that making an impact is all about ourselves.
—Larae Quy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for twisted 
Adjective
The second film from Emerald Fennell is a twisted tale packed with moments that'll leave your jaw on the floor.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Lee Byung-hun — who returns as the Front Man who runs the twisted games in the new season premiering Dec. 26 — told NBC News that his character is more complex than what fans were initially shown.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Safi is a twisted reflection of what Max could become, power-hungry and desperate for validation from a world that Safi feels has forgotten about her existence.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
This twisted logic makes success the notion that making an impact is all about ourselves.
—Larae Quy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for twisted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisted
Verb
-
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, with a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27, and the S&P 500 Index’s P/E at 24, are both distorted by tech stocks, such as Nvidia (NVDA).Lawrence Carrel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Has that distorted the trajectory of his adult life?Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The old woman, though, stares at the screen, the shadow of a smile curled into her lips and a frown barely creasing her forehead.Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
-
The ball curled through the proverbial eye of a needle, between Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, and behind Alexis Mac Allister, who was forced to spin on his heels.Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Historically, bitcoin has pulled back as much as 80% from the cycle peak.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
-
But David kept fighting and pulled fire away from landing Medevac helicopters, getting evacuated himself after the last helicopter landed.JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
But ultimately, the Lakota were left voiceless and misrepresented.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2024
-
Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented.Rick Walz, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
After thirty minutes, Cohen and his chair were rotated ten degrees and measured again.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
-
By the time Randle hit McDaniels, Mikal Bridges had already rotated to help.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
These locations give them better visibility but also provide winding advantages.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
-
After a warm welcome, you’ll be led down a winding brick pathway dotted with bougainvillea to one of ten private red and white bungalows, each decked out with a full kitchen, comfy beds, and a balcony that’s perfect for star gazing and listening to the whistling tree frogs.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Steam's recommendation algorithm noticed, and tossed 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces at me.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
-
Grab a cozy velvet throw with a reversible fleece side that will look great tossed over your couch and keep you warm during chilly winter nights.Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near twisted
Cite this Entry
“Twisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisted. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share