contorts

Definitions

To twist, bend, or draw out of the normal shape or position.

To distort or pervert the meaning or appearance of something.

Examples

The gymnast contorts her body into impossible shapes during the routine.

He contorts his face in pain whenever he tries to lift the heavy box.

Synonyms

distorts twists deforms warps buckles writhes gnarls

Antonyms

straightens aligns smooths unbends levels regularizes flattens