Meaning Of The Word Contort

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Contort Meaning

Contort Definition
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What's The Definition Of Contort?

contort
verb: If someone's face or body contorts or is contorted, it moves into an unnatural and unattractive shape or position.

contort in American English
to twist or wrench out of its usual form into one that is grotesque; distort violently
intransitive verb: to become twisted, distorted, or strained
transitive verb: to twist, bend, or draw out of shape; distort

contort in British English
verb: to twist or bend severely out of place or shape, esp in a strained manner

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