twisting

• Descreve algo que gira, se torce ou serpenteia de forma curva ou espiralada; também pode se referir a algo complicado, enganoso ou sinuoso.

Describes something that turns or winds in a curving or spiraling manner; can also refer to something that is complicated or deceptive.

1. Curving or windingB2formal

   Having many turns, bends, or curves; not straight.

   Sinuoso

   • The twisting road led through the mountains.
   • We followed a twisting path through the forest.
   • The river took a twisting route to the sea.

   Sinônimoscurvingcurvymeanderingserpentinesinuoussnakytortuouswavywindingzigzag

   Antônimosdirectevenlevelstraight

• Substantivo que designa a ação de distorcer algo de modo que passe a significar outra coisa, ou a ação de girar ou enrolar rapidamente.

A noun referring to the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean, or the act of rotating rapidly.

1. Distortion of meaningB2formal

   The act of deliberately altering or misrepresenting the intended meaning of something, often to deceive or create a false impression.

   Distorção de sentido

   • The politician was accused of twisting the facts to suit his agenda.
   • Her twisting of my words made me look dishonest.
   • The article was full of twisting and misrepresentation of the original study.

   Sinônimosdistortionfalsificationmisconstructionmisinterpretationmisrepresentationperversionslantspin

   Antônimosaccuracycandorexactnessfaithfulnessfidelityhonestyliteralnessstraightnesstruthverity

2. Rapid rotationB1formal

   The action of turning or spinning something around its axis quickly.

   Rotação rápida

   • The twisting of the dancer's body was mesmerizing.
   • The rapid twisting of the rope caused it to fray.
   • He performed a twisting motion with his wrist to open the jar.

   Sinônimosgyrationspinswirltwirlwhirl

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de girar ou curvar algo, ou de distorcer sua forma ou seu sentido.

A verb used to indicate the act of turning or bending something, or distorting its shape or meaning.

1. Turn or rotateA2formal

   To turn something in a circular motion, often with force.

   Girar

   • She twisted the lid off the jar.
   • He twisted the knob to open the door.
   • The dancer twisted her body gracefully.

   Sinônimosrotatespinswivelturntwirlwhirlwind

   Antônimosalignstraightenuntwistunwind

2. Distort or change shapeB1formal

   To bend or change the shape of something, often causing damage.

   Deformar

   • The accident twisted the metal frame of the car.
   • He twisted his ankle while running.
   • The strong wind twisted the tree branches.

   Sinônimosbendbucklecontortdeformdistortmanglewarpwrench

   Antônimosalignflattenstraighten

3. Alter meaningB2informal

   To change the intended meaning of something, often dishonestly.

   Distorcer

   • The journalist twisted his words to make a better story.
   • She twisted the facts to avoid getting in trouble.
   • Don't twist what I said; I meant something different.

   Sinônimosdistortfalsifygarblemisquotemisrepresentpervertslantwarp

   Antônimosclarifyelucidateexplaininterpret

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