contorted
Example Sentences
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Acquiring the semiautonomous Danish territory would further elevate his claims to greatness and the status of legend in his own contorted reality.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026
Natalie said at times Beth would spend hours lying with her body "contorted" into specific positions that enabled her to bear the agony.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
“I actually find him really small and contorted and tortured.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025
I told myself it didn’t bother me, but really I’d just contorted my life to avoid any reminders.
From Slate • Aug. 31, 2024
Jinx’s entire body was becoming one contorted knot.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
