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contort verb

  /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)t/
  • (transitive) To twist in a violent manner.
 verwringen
  • (intransitive) To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression.
 verwrongen of ontzet raken

contortion noun

  • The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.
 bochtenwerk, kronkeling, verrekking, verwringing
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